Harvard Kennedy School(HKS)
Auto-generatedHarvard Kennedy School (HKS) is Harvard University's graduate school for public policy and public leadership, offering master's and doctoral programs, executive education, and conducting research and policy analysis on governance, public policy, and international development.
Topics they convene
26 upcoming events · 348 past events
Upcoming events
Voluntary Corporate Climate Targets in a Patchwork Policy Landscape — Energy Policy Seminar
Posted: Sep 16, 2026A Belfer Center Energy Policy Seminar examining how voluntary corporate greenhouse gas reduction commitments interact with public policies. Presentations from researchers on the Salata Institute Corporate Climate Targets Project, followed by Q&A. Hybrid event with in-person seating (Harvard ID required) and Zoom access.
What Is Syria Transitioning To? — Session 1
Posted: Sep 15, 2026First session of a five-part study group led by Ibrahim Al-Assil examining Syria's political transition, legitimacy, and state capacity.
Latin America in a Changing Global Landscape: Democracy, Political Cycles, and Geopolitical Challenges — Sept 28, 2026 6:00pm ET (JFK Jr. Forum)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026Address by President Leonel Fernández on democracy and governance in Latin America and the geopolitical implications of current global events. Co-sponsored by the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies.
Sectarianism in a Changing Middle East — Session 2
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Second session of the three-part study group on sectarian dynamics in the Middle East with David Patel.
Africa and the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape: H.E. Julius Maada Bio
Posted: Sep 25, 2026President Julius Maada Bio discusses leadership, democratic resilience, and strategic choice for Sierra Leone and the African continent in conversation with Dr. Zoe Marks. Livestream available; Harvard ID required for in-person seats.
The United States and Israel: Past, Present, and Future — Session 1
Posted: Sep 15, 2026First session of a five-part study group led by Barak Sella examining the US–Israel relationship and its policy implications.
A conversation on leadership across sectors featuring sports, military and civic leaders; in-person at HKS with streaming.
The IOP at 60: Reflections on Our Current Political Moment
Posted: Sep 25, 2026A 60th-anniversary forum featuring a panel of political analysts (Betsy Ankney, John Anzalone, James Carville, Charlie Cook, Byron York, Jonathan Martin) with introductory remarks by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy. Livestream available; Harvard ID required for in-person seats.
Healthier Food for All: Closing the Affordability Gap — Oct 2, 2026 4:00pm ET (Starr Auditorium) — Denis McDonough & Julie Gehrki
Posted: Sep 21, 2026Fireside chat with Denis McDonough (Feeding America) and Julie Gehrki (Walmart Foundation) on food affordability and initiatives to close gaps in food access.
What Is Syria Transitioning To? — Session 2
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Second session of the five-part study group on Syria's post-conflict political order and trade-offs between legitimacy, inclusion, and stability.
Assessing the AI Race: The U.S. vs. China
Posted: Sep 25, 2026Panel examining comparative AI strengths and strategies of the U.S. and China with Jake Sullivan, Ylli Bajraktari, and moderated by Graham Allison. Livestream available; Harvard ID required for in-person seats.
The Future of Labor in America and Abroad — Tue Oct 6, 12:00pm ET | Food for Thought Lunch
Posted: Sep 25, 2026Food for Thought lunch with Rick Levy and Gladys Cisneros on how labor movements and workers are adapting domestically and internationally; lunch will be served. Must register with a valid Harvard email address.
Sectarianism in a Changing Middle East — Session 3
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Final session of the three-part study group led by David Patel exploring Sunni–Shi'a sectarian dynamics and regional implications.
The Parties, the Voters, and the Road Ahead — Wed Oct 7, 1:00pm ET | Food for Thought
Posted: Sep 25, 2026Food for Thought conversation with Tim Miller on the state of American politics and what the 2026 midterms may reveal about party trajectories. Lunch will be served; must register with a valid Harvard email address.
The Next Generation Republican Operatives — Thu Oct 8, 12:00pm ET | Food for Thought
Posted: Sep 25, 2026Panel moderated by Doug Sosnik with Casey Contres and Jessica Anderson on the future of the Republican Party and emerging conservative operatives. Lunch will be served; must register with a valid Harvard email address.
The Politics of Belonging: Political Identity, Coalition Building — Fri Oct 9, 12:00pm ET | Food for Thought
Posted: Sep 25, 2026Conversation with Whitley Yates on political identity, coalition building, and the future of American politics. Lunch will be served; must register with a valid Harvard email address.
2026 Israeli Knesset Elections: Between Contestation and Coalition-Building — Panel
Posted: Sep 16, 2026A moderated panel examining the 2026 Israeli legislative election, featuring Anwar Mhajne, Eran Schwartz, and Barak Sella; moderated by Edward Djerejian.
The United States and Israel: Past, Present, and Future — Session 2
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Second session of the study group on the historical and contemporary dimensions of the US–Israel relationship.
Pulitzer Prize recipient and NYT Opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof delivers the Malcolm H. Wiener Lecture and joins a conversation on international political economy.
America at 250 and Beyond: A Well-Informed Citizenry — Friday, October 16, 2026 | 4:00pm (JFK Jr. Forum; livestreamed)
Posted: Aug 20, 2026Panel moderated by Jill Lepore on the importance of a well-informed citizenry, featuring Jill Lepore, David French, Steve Inskeep, and Jameel Jaffer. Event will be livestreamed on the IOP YouTube channel; Harvard email required for registration.
What Is Syria Transitioning To? — Session 3
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Third session of the study group on Syria's reconstruction of political order and governance challenges.
What Is Syria Transitioning To? — Session 4
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Fourth session of the five-part study group on Syria's transition, covering trade-offs among stability, inclusion, and capacity.
What Is Syria Transitioning To? — Session 5
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Final session of the five-part study group on Syria's political transition, led by Ibrahim Al-Assil.
The United States and Israel: Past, Present, and Future — Session 3
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Third session of the five-part series on US–Israel relations led by Barak Sella, covering political and strategic evolution.
The United States and Israel: Past, Present, and Future — Session 4
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Fourth session in the study group on the US–Israel relationship and implications for US foreign policy and domestic politics.
The United States and Israel: Past, Present, and Future — Session 5
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Final session of the five-part study group examining the US–Israel relationship, led by Barak Sella.
Open opportunities
Research assistant position supporting MEI Fellows on health-related collaborations in the Middle East; requires Arabic proficiency for summarizing interviews and publications. Open to Harvard students.