9th Summit of the European Political Community — 12 Nov 2026 (Dublin)
Posted: Oct 29, 20269th Summit of the European Political Community in Dublin on 12 November 2026. Included in the newsletter's international agenda with a link to host information.
How to Fix a Broken Hierarchy
Posted: Nov 11, 2026A lecture titled 'How to Fix a Broken Hierarchy' listed on FSI's upcoming events page. Date provided in the email but no time or location details included.
The Atlantic Brief: After the U.S. Midterms, Transatlantic Defence Cooperation
Posted: Oct 31, 2026A joint webinar by RUSI and War on the Rocks analysing the US midterm results and implications for US force posture, NATO, support for Ukraine, European defence investment, and supply chain pressures.
Beyond the ‘green squeeze’: practical pathways to a ‘green ease’ in global sustainable trade — 12 November 2026 (London & online)
Posted: Nov 6, 2026A hybrid ODI event (London and online) on practical policy pathways to reconcile sustainable trade with green transitions. The session examines trade policy options that ease green transitions globally.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum Voices Conference
Posted: Oct 28, 2026NORC is an exhibitor at the APIA Health Forum Voices Conference in Washington, DC; conference exhibitor noted.
50th Annual AMERSA Conference
Posted: Oct 28, 2026NORC staff are listed as presenters at the AMERSA annual conference; presenter named in the announcement.
25 Years After 9/11: The History and Future of Surveillance, Technology, and Democracy — November 12, 2026 (in person panel)
Posted: Nov 11, 2026A panel at the Hoover Institution on how surveillance and technology transformed US security since 9/11 and the challenges emerging technologies pose for privacy and democratic accountability. Panelists include Anne Neuberger, Christopher Wray, and Amy Zegart.
AI, Trust, and the Future of Decision-Making — Nov 12, 2026, 09:00-10:00 (assumed UTC)
Posted: Nov 9, 2026A discussion on AI, trust, and how AI affects decision-making. Registration available via the provided form. No speaker or location details provided in the email.
Are Health Benefits Packages Delivering on Their Promise? — Virtual panel — 12 Nov 2026 12:30–14:00 London / 07:30–09:00 DC
Posted: Nov 5, 2026CGD panel discussion introducing a conceptual framework and maturity assessment tool for monitoring Health Benefits Packages (HBPs) in practice. Panelists will discuss opportunities and challenges for strengthening HBP impact and monitoring in countries.
What will it take to decarbonise South Africa’s steel industry? (SA-TIED Seminar Series)
Posted: Nov 5, 2026Online seminar presenting the paper 'Negotiating decarbonization for South Africa’s steel industry' by Alboricah Rathupetsane and Seutame Maimele, covering policy, finance, and coordination needed for lower-carbon steel production. Intended for policymakers, researchers, and industry representatives.
High Stakes, Higher Expectations: Africa and the Future of UN Leadership — Webinar (12 Nov 2026, 15:00–16:00 SAST)
Posted: Nov 9, 2026Webinar to launch and discuss the policy brief 'High Stakes, Higher Expectations', exploring African expectations and advice for the next UN Secretary-General. Hosted by SAIIA and Cepei in partnership with the NYU Center on International Cooperation and the United Nations Foundation.
Authoritarianism in the Arab World (Panel)
Posted: Nov 2, 2026Panel discussion hosted by the Carnegie Middle East Program on the dynamics of Arab authoritarianism and the new edited volume 'Authoritarianism in the Arab World', featuring Dana El Kurd, Mai El-Sadany, and Sarah Yerkes; moderated by Andrew Leber. Event is in Washington, D.C. and available live online.
Virtual Policy Seminar: Will El Niño Move Markets? Assessing the Risks for Global Agriculture
Posted: Nov 3, 2026A policy seminar examining how El Niño conditions may affect global agricultural production, trade flows, and commodity prices, featuring presentations and an expert panel discussion with interactive Q&A.
Fifteen Years After Arab Spring, What Has Changed? — Panel discussion
Posted: Nov 9, 2026Panel discussion with Carnegie Middle East Program staff and external experts examining the evolution and consequences of entrenched authoritarianism in the Arab world. Available live online or in-person at Carnegie in Washington, DC.
Mexico’s Evolving Landscape: Politics, Economic Outlook, and U.S.–Mexico Relations
Posted: Oct 29, 2026An online discussion by the Inter‑American Dialogue's Mexico Program analyzing Integralia’s report on President Claudia Sheinbaum’s second year, covering governance, economic trajectory, security, and U.S.–Mexico relations. Panel includes experts from Integralia and academia and will be moderated by the Dialogue's Mexico Program director.
Can Brazil exploit its mineral resources while containing organized crime?
Posted: Oct 29, 2026ACLED webinar examining the overlap between criminal violence and mining activities in Brazil, risks to Indigenous communities, and how the incoming administration’s mining and security policies could reshape these dynamics.
Israel's Elections and the Future of the Middle East — Expert Panel
Posted: Nov 4, 2026A virtual expert panel examining the regional implications of Israel's elections, featuring Amb. (ret.) Michael Ratney, Dr. Paul Salem, and Celine Touboul, with Mona Yacoubian moderating. The session will be livestreamed and audience questions are welcome.
Peace Raiders: Documentary film screening and panel discussion
Posted: Oct 29, 2026Screening of the 45-minute documentary 'Peace Raiders' about local peacemaking in South Sudan, followed by a panel discussion with PRIO researchers and partners and an informal reception.
Book Forum: Disrupting Politics
Posted: Oct 24, 2026Discussion with the author Katie Harbath and other experts about the interplay of technology, social media, AI, misinformation, and free expression, drawing on Harbath's experience at Facebook. Join in person or online.
The 2026 Midterms: What They Mean for U.S.-Israel Relations
Posted: Nov 10, 2026A webinar discussing implications of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections for U.S.–Israel relations, including military assistance, arms sales, and oversight. Features Odeliya Matter, Sasha Ghosh-Siminoff, Alia Awadallah; moderated by Rachel Nelson.