Food for Thought conversation with journalist Akbar Shahid Ahmed on U.S. policy toward Gaza and journalism's role in diplomacy and conflict coverage.

Discussion on the political landscape and dynamics shaping the 2026 midterm elections featuring IOP Fall 2026 Resident Fellows. Must RSVP with a valid Harvard email; includes insights from the Harvard Youth Poll.

Panel conversation with IOP resident fellows on the political landscape and dynamics shaping the 2026 midterm elections.

Brazil's presidential runoff election scheduled for October 25, 2026 (reported in the newsletter).

Multi-day CSIS executive education program on geopolitical risk, scenario planning, and foresight techniques, including a crisis simulation. Available in-person at CSIS Headquarters or virtually.

Author and New America Fellow Mona Chalabi will hold an online conversation about her new book Ten Lives on Monday, October 26, 2026. Event details and registration available via link.

Co-hosted by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, CIGI and WIPO, this hybrid conference (Oct 26–28, 2026) focuses on IP data, international issues and the Canadian IP landscape.

Four-day immersive seminar for high school students modeled on the Aspen Executive Seminar to strengthen leadership and critical thinking.

The Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center will host a discussion breaking down Brazil's presidential runoff election and implications for the country's trajectory and relations with Washington. Registration link provided in the newsletter.

Panel discussion on post-disaster recovery, resettlement, and risk following Nepal’s Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster, featuring academics and regional specialists. Organized as an online event to discuss policy priorities and patterns of recovery.

Roundtable seminar on youth needs, participation and the future of the EU; organized with the Hablamos de Europa programme. Two sessions with young experts will present proposals to strengthen youth participation in Europe.

Pat Wood presents lessons from industry restructuring and outlines the Hunt Energy Network's approach to the 'Energy Intelligence Era.' Moderated by Professor Joe Aldy; Q&A to follow. In-person attendance requires Harvard ID and RSVP; lunch will be served.

Free virtual program hosted by the Nassau County Equal Justice in the Courts Committee focused on New York State and federal ESL protections with an emphasis on Spanish speakers. Scheduled for Oct 26 from 12:45–2:00pm ET and joinable via the provided Microsoft Teams link.

Hybrid panel event to assess progress, obstacles, and next steps for US–South Korea allied cooperation on shipbuilding, featuring industry and policy experts across two panels. Co-hosted with the Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center.

Annual Ayn Rand Lecture featuring ASI President Dr Madsen Pirie with a Q&A moderated by Lord Lilley. Drinks reception from 18:00, lecture and Q&A at 19:00; event ends by 21:00. Audience questions requested in advance to the contact email.

Informal student meeting and conversation with Maarja Merivoo Parro, CEO of the Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom, to learn about the museum's mission and discuss themes of freedom and memory. Sign-up requested by Oct 23, 2026.

Farida Shaheed discusses the right to academic freedom and the roles of creativity, learning, and teaching. Event is available virtually or in-person at the Radcliffe Institute.

Conversation between former UK official David Lammy and Leslie Vinjamuri about forces transforming Britain and its place in the world.

A fireside chat between AEI’s Frederick M. Hess and Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier on higher education reform, leadership, and lessons from Vanderbilt. One-hour virtual event.

Fourth session of the five-part study group on Syria's transition, covering trade-offs among stability, inclusion, and capacity.