China

Aaron 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.

CNAS hosts a discussion with author Ben Buchanan about his new book, The Bitter Struggle, and the future of U.S. AI leadership.

Maurice Obstfeld delivers the fourth annual Richard N. Cooper Memorial Lecture on tensions between economic interdependence and national autonomy, followed by recorded remarks from Jason Furman and a moderated discussion with Marcus Noland. The event is a virtual stream available on the PIIE website and YouTube.

In-person panel at the Lowy Institute examining geoeconomic risks from China, the US and other sources, and investment strategies for Australia. Moderated by Roland Rajah with speakers Shaun Manuell, Logan Wright and Dr Jenny Gordon. Open to media; Lowy public events are on the record.

Event featuring the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee discussing their report on managing the UK's economic relationship with China.

In-person launch of the Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index 2026 with a panel unpacking key findings on great-power competition, regional dynamics, and implications for Australia. Moderated by Mihai Sora and featuring Hunter Marston, Graham Fletcher, and Natalie Sambhi. Audience Q&A will be included; refreshments provided.

Annual Carnegie Middle East Center conference bringing together scholars and policymakers from Carnegie’s global centers to examine trends shaping the Middle East and the international order. Topics include U.S. foreign policy, China and India’s roles, emerging alliances, AI, nuclear risks, warfare, and reconstruction.