Teaching Global Civics in a Digital Age
Posted: Oct 17, 2026A conversation with leaders from the Digital Inquiry Group and CFR Education about how educators can help students navigate civic life in a global digital environment.
Metrics that Matter: Financial Tools for Evaluating CDFI Mergers and Acquisitions
Posted: Oct 28, 2026A workshop on applying merger analysis tools to CDFIs, estimating benefits and odds of success, and accounting for cultural and mission alignment challenges.
Cross-Cultural Communication — 10–12 Nov 2026 (Clingendael Academy)
Posted: Aug 6, 2026Three-day Cross-Cultural Communication course offered by Clingendael Academy; newsletter lists dates but no time details.
An Artificial General Intelligence simulation presented in partnership with the Aspen Strategy Group and RAND. Date listed as 11/10/2026; no time or timezone provided in the email.
Office Hours — Mary King (Bookable) — November 10 (book via form)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026Bookable one-on-one office hours with Mary King. The email lists the date (Nov 10) and provides a booking form; specific appointment times are scheduled via the form.
Aspen Policy Academy Demo Day — November 10, 2026 (Washington, DC)
Posted: Oct 28, 2026Demo Day showcasing five policy projects from the 2026 Science & Technology Policy Fellows on topics including AI governance and cybersecurity, followed by a networking happy hour.
A New Moment for Central Europe?
Posted: Nov 3, 2026Hybrid panel discussion on regional cooperation in Central Europe and the future role of the Visegrád Group, with senior policymakers and advisers from France, Austria, Hungary, Czechia, Poland and Slovakia. Working language English with simultaneous French translation. Available online via Zoom or in person at IFRI, Paris.
How to get a grip of a Government Department: Making the US Navy fit for purpose — John Lehman in conversation with Lord Godson (10 Nov 2026, 12:00–13:00 local)
Posted: Oct 20, 2026Conversation between Hon John Lehman (65th U.S. Secretary of the Navy) and Lord Godson (Director, Policy Exchange), followed by audience Q&A. In-person attendance by registration; the conversation will also be broadcast online and a webinar registration is provided.
The State of Canadian Defence Procurement in 2026 — Full-day conference
Posted: Oct 17, 2026Full-day, in-person conference examining how Canada’s defence acquisition system must evolve to meet the government's defence policy ambitions. Programming runs 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM local time.
After Brazil's election: What's next for Latin America?
Posted: Oct 26, 2026A live virtual discussion on the implications of Brazil’s October 25 presidential runoff and broader political transitions across Latin America. Panelists include Monica de Bolle, Anabel González, Maurice Obstfeld, and Alejandro Werner, moderated by Anjali V. Bhatt.
Security, Trade, and AI: New Geopolitics for the U.S.-South Korea Alliance (Live)
Posted: Nov 3, 2026In-person panel discussion on how defense industrial cooperation, trade and investment policy, and AI/technology competition are reshaping the U.S.-South Korea alliance. KEI will host speakers from academia, law, and policy. Coffee and refreshments provided.
The Science of Politics — Special edition: 2026 midterms breakdown with John Sides, Daron Shaw, Keena Lipsitz, and Matt Grossmann
Posted: Nov 3, 2026Live special edition of The Science of Politics podcast to break down the 2026 midterm election results with political scientists John Sides, Daron Shaw, Keena Lipsitz, and Matt Grossmann.
Book Talk | Crossing the Red Line
Posted: Nov 1, 2026A Quincy Institute webinar featuring Annelle Sheline, Khaled Elgindy, and Akbar Shahid Ahmed in conversation about the book Crossing the Red Line. One-hour virtual book talk with registration required.
Book talk and discussion of Crossing the Red Line with author Akbar Shahid Ahmed and panelists Khaled Elgindy and Annelle Sheline, hosted by the Quincy Institute. Registration via Zoom required.
AI for Good, AI for Bad and AI for Peace — Geneva Security Debate
Posted: Nov 3, 2026A Geneva Security Debate exploring how AI can both benefit and challenge peace and security, with expert discussion on policy implications.
From Advocacy to Public Service: Building Coalitions and Driving Change — Nov 10, 2026, 12:00pm (Littauer 166)
Posted: Nov 5, 2026Food for Thought series conversation featuring Laphonza Butler in discussion with Ambassador Nathalie Rayes about coalition-building, representation, and pathways from advocacy to public office. Lunch will be served. Registration requires a valid Harvard email.
Germany and The Nuclear Question: Energy Security After the Phase-Out
Posted: Oct 30, 2026A CGEP webinar on Germany's exit from nuclear power and implications for energy security, affordability, and European gas demand. Speakers include Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Andreas Goldthau, and Grégoire Roos.
Study group on leadership, democracy, and the transatlantic alliance with Ambassador Nathalie Rayes and guest Ambassador Mark Brzezinski. Open to Harvard community.
Study Group: Politics in an Age of Discontent: Civil Discourse and the Future of Democracy — Tue, Nov 10, 2026 4:00pm ET (Amb. Kelly Craft with Marc Thiessen)
Posted: Nov 9, 2026Study group discussion about civil discourse and democracy featuring Ambassador Kelly Craft and Marc Thiessen. Open to Harvard community with Harvard ID.
China, America, and the Fragmentation of the Global Economy: A Conversation with Aaron Friedberg
Posted: Oct 25, 2026Aaron Friedberg discusses his book The Derisking Race on the partial decoupling of the US and Chinese economies and the future of the US–China economic relationship.