G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 30–31 October 2026. Dates published in the SAIIA newsletter; no times or venue specified.

Members-only expert briefing on elite politics and preparations for the 2027 Communist Party Congress; the next session was scheduled for 30 Oct 2026. Intended for MERICS members and provides regular updates on Chinese party politics.

Studio interview with General Dagvin R. M. Anderson, commander of United States Africa Command, on U.S. strategy and security in Africa. Registration available via the provided link. Exact start time is not specified in the email.

A ceremony hosted by Freedom House honoring political prisoners on October 30, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Monthly 'Diplomat Diaries' conversation featuring H.E. Anisa Kapufi Mbega on India–Tanzania bilateral relations, moderated by Prof Harsh V. Pant of ORF.

Aaron David Miller hosts an exclusive Carnegie Connects conversation with Natan Sachs to unpack Israel's October 2026 election preliminary results and implications for Israel, the U.S.-Israeli relationship, and the wider region.

A live online Carnegie Connects conversation on Oct 30, 2026, analyzing Israel’s election results. Aaron David Miller will engage Natan Sachs in discussion of implications for Israel, the region, and the U.S.-Israeli relationship.

Conversation with Ambassador Nathalie Rayes and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla on leadership, immigration, and the future of American democracy.

A live Zoom conversation with Kirill Shamiev about his book Imperfect Equilibrium and civil-military relations in Russian defense policymaking. Panelists include Kirill Shamiev, Maria Lipman, and Michael Kimmage. Hosted by the Kennan Institute.

New America's Political Reform program, Democracy Notes, and Campus Compact host a webinar on how community colleges advance civic learning and nonpartisan engagement. The panel will share findings from recent case studies and a white paper and hear from administrators, students, and experts.

Author Daniela Danz will read from her recent works and discuss her writing, challenges for democracy, and the relationship between culture and politics. Event runs 19:00–20:30 local time.

Presidential elections in Bulgaria scheduled for 1 November 2026. Listed in the newsletter's international agenda with a linked news item.

Clingendael geopolitical expert Koen Aartsma and Yentl van Stokkum discuss loyalty and political alliances at the Brainwash Festival.

NORC staff will present, exhibit, and attend the APHA Annual Meeting & Expo; multiple NORC presenters and an exhibitor booth are listed.

A Pacific Forum conversation featuring U.S. Congressman Ed Case. The newsletter lists the date but provides no time, location, or registration details.

ODI Global event at CHOGM focused on building flourishing societies in small states. In-person session in St. John's.

Keynote speech by Danny Kruger MP, Head of Preparing for Government, Reform UK, followed by a Q&A. In-person event in central London with live broadcast online. Registration required for in-person attendance; webinar registration available.

AEI's Chris Miller leads a panel on securing the chemicals and materials supply chain for advanced semiconductors and the strategic implications of China’s investments in this sector.

Virtual information session about the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, listed as 2:00–3:00 pm local time for New York.

A conversation from New America’s Political Reform program and Civic Genius about a civic assembly held in Snohomish County, Washington and what public assemblies mean in the context of growing AI adoption. The event explores citizen-led decision making and lessons from the Snohomish County assembly.