Beyond extraction: playbooks for resource-rich countries navigating the new minerals politics
Posted: Oct 17, 2026An online webinar on policy playbooks for resource-rich countries managing evolving minerals politics. Date provided (6 Nov 2026); no time specified.
Re-thinking fiscal policies in the Global South — Academic Workshop (SOUTHMOD 10th anniversary) — 6 November 2026 (London, UK)
Posted: Nov 4, 2026An academic workshop jointly organised by the International Inequalities Institute at LSE and UNU-WIDER to mark SOUTHMOD's 10th anniversary, focusing on fiscal policy in the Global South.
Office Hours — Marcia Burkey (Bookable) — November 6 (book via form)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026Bookable one-on-one office hours with Marcia Burkey. The email lists the date (Nov 6) and provides a booking form; specific appointment times are scheduled via the form.
Why We Play: Sport, Art, and Youth Identity — November 6, 2026 (New York, NY)
Posted: Oct 28, 2026A free public conversation (with LACMA and the Whitney) exploring how young people navigate identities as athletes and artists and what opportunities arise when those roles aren't mutually exclusive.
2026 Teen Socrates Seminar — November 6–8, 2026 (Rifle, CO)
Posted: Oct 28, 2026A residential seminar for teens (15–17) from the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys focused on leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Carnegie Connects: Democrats Sweep Congress—What’s Next?
Posted: Nov 5, 2026Live Carnegie Connects conversation hosted by Aaron David Miller with guests S.E. Cupp and Norman Ornstein on the 2026 midterm results and their implications for U.S. politics.
An ECFR online discussion on the consequences of the 3 November 2026 US midterm elections for President Trump's administration, American politics, and implications for Europe. Features ECFR research 'Life of the Party' and a panel with Célia Belin, Andrew Day, and Nevada Joan Lee, chaired by Christine Ockrent.
Columbia Climate School On-Campus Open House — November 6, 8:30–12:45 (The Forum)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026On-campus open house with information on admissions, financial aid, and career pathways. Listed 8:30 am–12:45 pm local time.
FDD Morning Brief — Natalie Ecanow featuring Max Lesser (Live on YouTube)
Posted: Nov 6, 2026Live FDD Morning Brief hosted by Natalie Ecanow featuring Max Lesser, streamed on FDD's YouTube channel. Listed in FDD Overnight Brief as occurring at 8:30 a.m. ET on the newsletter date.
22nd Columbia University Energy Symposium — November 6, 9:00–19:00 (Columbia University)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026All-day in-person symposium at Columbia University on energy topics. Runs 9:00–19:00 local time.
Mediterranean Maritime Security Conference — Panel I
Posted: Nov 3, 2026First panel of a two-part conference examining naval competition, freedom of navigation, military access and basing, and control of strategic ports and logistics networks in the Mediterranean.
Assessing the U.S. Midterms — November 6, 2026, 11:00 AM–11:45 AM ET (Live Online)
Posted: Nov 2, 2026A live Carnegie Connects conversation hosted by Aaron David Miller with CNN's S.E. Cupp and AEI emeritus scholar Norman Ornstein discussing the 2026 U.S. midterm results and their implications.
Assessing the U.S. Midterms — Nov 6, 2026, 11:00–11:45 AM ET (Live Online)
Posted: Nov 6, 2026Live online conversation (Carnegie Connects) with Aaron David Miller, CNN’s S.E. Cupp, and Norman Ornstein discussing the 2026 U.S. midterm results and implications for U.S. politics and institutions. The session is 45 minutes and available to watch via the provided link.
Global Leadership in Action: A Showcase of Collective Impact — Nov 6, 2026 5:30-6:30 PM (local)
Posted: Oct 21, 2026Project showcase and celebration of the Chicago Council's Emerging Leaders Class of 2026, highlighting collective impact work from the program.
Legislative Capacity: Lightning Talks — Nan Swift & Jeremy Dalrymple presenting
Posted: Oct 23, 2026R Street resident fellows Nan Swift and Jeremy Dalrymple will present lightning talks on legislative capacity at an event organized by DC Abundance and the POPVOX Foundation on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. The email provides the date and a registration link but does not specify time or exact venue.
New Zealand General Election
Posted: Oct 17, 2026New Zealand general election scheduled for November 7, 2026 (reported by Reuters).
American Medical Informatics Association Annual Symposium
Posted: Oct 28, 2026NORC staff are listed as presenters at the AMIA Annual Symposium in Dallas.
Transition materials for sustainable development — What role for international institutions? — 8 November 2026 (Antalya, Türkiye)
Posted: Nov 4, 2026Session on 'Transition Materials' (lithium, copper, cobalt, nickel, etc.) and the role of international institutions in ensuring these resources support inclusive, low-carbon development.
Economic Security Forum 2026: Trade-offs, transitions and chokepoints — 9 Nov 2026 (invitation-only, Sydney)
Posted: Oct 21, 2026Invitation-only forum convening senior policymakers, business leaders and international experts to discuss economic resilience across trade, critical minerals, energy and strategic technologies. Speakers include Australian Treasury Secretary Jenny Wilkinson, former US Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh (joining virtually) and RBA Assistant Governor Dr Brad Jones.
Elcano participation at COP31 (9–20 Nov 2026) — Antalya, Turkey
Posted: Nov 6, 2026Real Instituto Elcano participates in COP31 (Antalya, Turkey) 9–20 Nov 2026 as moderators and panelists in official events and the Spain Pavilion. Multi-day in-person presence at the conference.