Launch webinar for the GI-TOC report 'The Mekong meth business' exploring meth trafficking from Myanmar through the Mekong region to New Zealand and Australia, and links to cyber scam operations. Features authors and regional experts.

A PRIO event examining China's growing role in Afghanistan including relations with the Taliban, investment projects, and security challenges affecting Chinese influence in the region.

A PRIO panel on China's strategic engagement, investments, and influence in Afghanistan, part of Afghanistan Week 2026. Features Kaja Borchgrevink (chair), Mirwais Wardak, Katja Mielke, and Arne Strand. Discussion will cover diplomatic engagement with the Taliban, investments, and regional security implications.

A Geneva Security Debate on the international prosecution of environmental crimes and related legal and policy challenges.

Full day of preconference workshops hosted by the AEI Housing Center covering housing supply research, state-level coalition building, and takeaways from AEI's national consumer survey on housing reform. In-person at AEI.

A joint policy event hosted by International IDEA and PRIO discussing findings from the Global State of Democracy 2026 and PRIO's Conflict Trends Report 2026, and implications for Norway's foreign, peace and security policy. Features presentations and a moderated conversation with Norwegian policymakers and researchers.

Discussion on why unregulated mining is expanding in mainland Southeast Asia and its transboundary impacts, featuring frontline advocates, researchers, and Stimson staff. Event includes presentations and moderated conversation with Q&A.

Online discussion featuring Pamela K. Starr and Carlos A. Pérez Ricart on Mexico's political transformation and implications for U.S.–Mexico cooperation, drawing on Starr's new book. Hosted by the Dialogue's Mexico Program via Zoom.

A resume workshop hosted by Tesla and Interstride for tips on resume writing and recruiting opportunities across engineering, business, and manufacturing.

A talk and discussion with journalist and author Akbar Shahid Ahmed about his reporting on the Biden administration’s decision-making after the October 7 attacks and during the Gaza war. Includes commentary from Stimson fellows and moderation by Randa Slim. Event is offered in-person and online.

Congressman Jim Himes discusses Congress’s role in intelligence oversight, foreign interference risks, and challenges to U.S. national security. Hosted as part of the IOP Food for Thought series; lunch provided. Must RSVP with a valid Harvard email.

A discussion of Lifeline: The Story of PEPFAR, the Greatest Humanitarian Initiative of Our Time, with author John Donnelly. The conversation is scheduled for Oct 27, 2026 from 4:00–5:00 PM ET and will be available in person and via webcast. Recording to be posted on the event page.

Off-the-record study group featuring Ambassador Kelly Craft with guest Marc Thiessen on midterms and foreign policy. Open to Harvard community (Harvard ID required).

Off-the-record Harvard study group featuring Ambassador Nathalie Rayes with guest Congressman Adriano Espaillat on immigrant experiences and political representation.

Harvard-only study group with Chris Whipple and guest John Podesta previewing the 2026 midterm elections. Harvard ID required.

Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow bringing more than 30 African delegations; cited in FDD analysis as taking place Oct 28–29, 2026. The email reports the summit as a focal point for expanding Russian political, economic, and military ties in Africa.

Book event featuring Bard College's Roger Berkowitz discussing his book A World We Share and Hannah Arendt’s ideas on friendship, with AEI’s Thomas Chatterton Williams.

In-person networking happy hour for professionals working on drug interdiction, trafficking finance, and related fields. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. RSVP via the provided form.

Conversation with former Congresswoman Liz Cheney on leadership, civic responsibility, and sustaining democratic principles. Moderated by Anthony Foxx.

Online HDP Nexus training delivered across several sessions (28–29 Oct; 4–5 Nov; 12 Nov 2026) aimed at humanitarian, development and peace practitioners.