Elections

Food 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.

A joint webinar by RUSI and War on the Rocks analysing the US midterm results and implications for US force posture, NATO, support for Ukraine, European defence investment, and supply chain pressures.

An online discussion by the Inter‑American Dialogue's Mexico Program analyzing Integralia’s report on President Claudia Sheinbaum’s second year, covering governance, economic trajectory, security, and U.S.–Mexico relations. Panel includes experts from Integralia and academia and will be moderated by the Dialogue's Mexico Program director.

A virtual expert panel examining the regional implications of Israel's elections, featuring Amb. (ret.) Michael Ratney, Dr. Paul Salem, and Celine Touboul, with Mona Yacoubian moderating. The session will be livestreamed and audience questions are welcome.

Forum discussion reflecting on Setti D. Warren's public service with mayors who served in the military; held in the JFK Jr. Forum.

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.

TED Talk–style showcase where Harvard undergraduates share personal stories about paths to public service. Harvard ID required; livestream available.

A live online panel of experts discussing the arguments for and against expanding the U.S. Supreme Court and proposing institutional reforms. Panelists include Stephen M. Feldman, Roman Buhler, and Dan Greenberg.

Live PIIE Insider LIVE conversation: Jason Furman discusses U.S. consumer sentiment, recession indicators, and implications after the midterm elections. Hosted by Anjali V. Bhatt; live viewers via Zoom can ask questions. The session will be streamed on the PIIE website and YouTube.

Discussion on risks of opaque, foreign, or malign influence entering UK politics via cryptocurrency donations. In-person event in London.

Webinar examining how the November 2026 U.S. midterm elections may reshape U.S.–Mexico relations, focusing on implications for trade, immigration, and security. A binational, bipartisan panel of experts will analyze results and prospects for bilateral cooperation. Hosted by the Dialogue's Mexico Program.

Virtual webinar discussing state approaches to primary access, political speech protections in the age of AI, and election safety/security. Panel includes R Street and external experts offering best practices for policymakers.

Public recording of Hoover's Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson featuring Senior Fellow Stephen Kotkin discussing James Burnham's The Managerial Revolution. Event includes an accompanying pop-up display from the Hoover Institution Library & Archives. Both in-person and online registration are available.

A conversation with Josh Frydenberg and CIS Executive Director Michael Stutchbury on economic and political challenges facing Australia; launch of Frydenberg's memoir A Grateful Son. Event includes opportunity to purchase signed copies.

General elections in Spain scheduled for 29 November 2026. Listed in the newsletter's international agenda with a link to the election site.

Next Generation drinks and a talk from Lucy Dunn (STV Westminster Correspondent) on devolution and Holyrood's performance. Doors open at 18:00; event for under-35s and includes refreshments.

Palestinian Authority announced a presidential poll set for September 11, 2027 (announcement reported by Reuters).