National Security

In-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.

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.

A multi-day Clingendael Academy course on international security topics, aimed at professionals and policymakers.

A conversation between author David Sacks and Council President Joel Rosenthal about Hans Morgenthau, realism, and the purpose of American power. Public virtual event.

Rana Foroohar and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss how a rapidly changing Arctic is creating a new frontier for global competition and American power.

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.

A Quincy Institute virtual book talk featuring David Hendrickson, Daniel Larison, and Kelley Vlahos discussing The Great League of Peace and Power. One-hour webinar; registration required.

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

A moderated conversation (Kathleen Egan) on whether we are entering a new nuclear arms race, featuring Waheguru Pal S Sidhu and Mallory Stewart. Part of the Ethics Empowered: Leadership in Practice series; public virtual event.

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

Experts Sergey Radchenko, Deborah Rosenblum, and Ariane Tabatabai explore management of biological and nuclear risks amid geopolitical divisions.

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.

ECFR roundtable on the relationship between EU enlargement and European security, with speakers Pirro Vengu, Nicu Popescu, and Bojana Zorić; moderated by Fredrik Wesslau. Discussion on how accession could strengthen deterrence and close grey zones.

Annual WACA National Conference taking place in Washington, D.C., Nov 17–20, 2026. Full registration includes plenaries, receptions, think-tank visits, and networking opportunities. Various ticket options available.

The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) will host its 2026 Fall Conference at CSIS in Washington, DC on November 17, 2026. Applications to present are open and due September 21, 2026. Register to attend via the link provided.

Virtual webinar presenting C4ADS's findings on how sanctioned companies use B2B platforms to facilitate narcotics trafficking, explaining enforcement gaps, detection methods, and actionable steps to shut down operations.

Virtual briefing from C4ADS on how sanctioned companies use B2B platforms to traffic narcotics out of the United States, how these networks evade enforcement, and actionable steps to disrupt them.

Launch and panel discussion for the volume 'Reclaiming America First' assessing US foreign policy and the Iran war. Two panels will discuss how foreign policy shaped the midterms and implications of the Iran war; a reception follows.

A conversation with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal on security, resilience, and Estonia's digital and AI ambitions, moderated by Michael McFaul. Free and open to the public as part of the Global Conversations series.

Private screening of The Path to Zero on the 2021 US military withdrawal from Afghanistan, followed by a panel moderated by AEI President Robert Doar with film director/producer Michael Pack and panelists including Paul Gigot and Marc A. Thiessen.

Book forum for Sina Azodi's Iran and the Bomb with comments by Ariel (Eli) Levite and moderated by Justin Logan. The event is offered in person at the Cato Institute in Washington, DC, and online. Lunch to follow.

Conversation with current ambassadors from NATO member countries on challenges and opportunities facing the Alliance, featuring multiple ambassadors and moderated discussion. Co-sponsored by Belfer Center and other centers.

Fourth session in the study group on the US–Israel relationship and implications for US foreign policy and domestic politics.

A course for business leaders on assessing global risks and embedding strategic decision-making into leadership practice.

Conference on how Britain and its allies can mobilise people, industry, innovation, and political will to deter, fight and endure a protracted conflict. In-person in London.

Book launch for 'Reshaping Russia: Power, Economics and Statecraft' exploring Western strategies to shape Russia's economic capabilities across historical eras. Registration link provided in newsletter.

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.

A four-day intensive online course bridging technical and policy dimensions of WMD non-proliferation and disarmament, hosted by SIPRI and the EU Non‑Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium. Designed for graduate students and early-career technical professionals. Approximately 20 participants will be selected.

Panel discussion with Dr Michael Keegan to launch his new book 'In the Cannon's Mouth: The Biography of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger Keyes.' Members in-person event in London.

Final session of the five-part study group examining the US–Israel relationship, led by Barak Sella.

Conference in Paris on France's role in the EU's next enlargement, organised by ECFR in partnership with Grand Continent. Email provided date and city but no time or registration link.

IISS's Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS) will take place in Hamburg on 9–10 December 2026, bringing together speakers including Bernhard Kluttig, Lt Gen Michael Vetter and Marcus Wandt to discuss global security challenges and emerging technologies.

A GCSP workshop on the neurophilosophy of global security scheduled for 9–10 December 2026. The email provided dates but no specific session times.

A national security and foreign policy conference bringing decision-makers and thought leaders to discuss pressing national security issues.

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.

The Aspen Security Forum is a leading national security and foreign policy conference featuring global thought leaders and decision-makers. The 2026 Forum will be livestreamed and focus on key national security and foreign policy issues.

The 65th ISODARCO Winter Course on Disarmament and Research on Conflicts, held in Andalo (Trento), Italy. Applications are open; the course runs January 10–17, 2027.

The 65th International School on Disarmament and Research on Conflicts (ISODARCO) winter course, held in Andalo (Trento), Italy from January 10–17, 2027. Applications are open; program is an in-person educational course on disarmament and conflict research.

The 65th ISODARCO Winter Course on disarmament and research on conflicts, held in Andalo (Trento), Italy, from January 10–17, 2027. Applications are now open.

ISODARCO's 65th Winter Course on disarmament and conflict research, taking place in Andalo, Trento, from January 10–17, 2027. Applications are open as noted in the newsletter.

The ISODARCO 2027 Winter Course (65th International School on Disarmament and Research on Conflicts) will be held in Andalo (Trento), Italy from January 10–17, 2027. Applications are open; see the CSIS bulletin for the link to more information.

ISODARCO's 65th International School Winter Course will run January 10–17, 2027 in Andalo (Trento), Italy. Application information and course details are available via ISODARCO.

The 65th ISODARCO Winter Course on disarmament and conflict research will be held in Andalo, Trento, Italy from January 10–17, 2027. Applications are open; details available via the linked announcement.

The 65th ISODARCO Winter Course on disarmament and conflict research, held in Andalo (Trento), Italy from Jan 10–17, 2027. Application details available via ISODARCO.

The 65th ISODARCO Winter Course on Disarmament and Research on Conflicts, held in Andalo (Trento), Italy from January 10–17, 2027. Applications are open; details referenced in the newsletter.

The 65th ISODARCO Winter Course on disarmament and conflict research, held in Andalo (Trento), Italy from January 10–17, 2027. Applications and course details are provided via the announcement.

The 65th ISODARCO Winter Course focused on disarmament and research on conflicts, held in Andalo (Trento), Italy from January 10–17, 2027. Applications and details are available via ISODARCO.

ISODARCO 2027 Winter Course (65th International School on Disarmament and Research on Conflicts) held in Andalo, Trento, Italy from January 10–17, 2027. Applications are open; see CSIS notice for application details.

ISODARCO's 65th Winter Course on Disarmament and Research on Conflicts, held in Andalo (Trento), Italy from January 10–17, 2027. Applications are open; see ISODARCO for application details.

ISODARCO's 65th Winter Course on Disarmament and Research on Conflicts, held in Andalo (Trento), Italy from January 10–17, 2027. Applications and course details available via the organizer.

Multi-day Honolulu Defense Forum scheduled for January 18–20, 2027. The newsletter lists dates only; no times, explicit location details, or registration link were provided.

The European Security Course (ESC) spanning several weeks. Dates provided; specific schedule and location not specified in the email.

Inaugural Space Boot Camp for Nuclear Policy Professionals, a week-long in-person training to build foundational knowledge of space systems, security risks, and commercial space dynamics. Held Monday Jan 25–Friday Jan 29, 2027 in Washington, D.C.; participants must commit to the full week.

Inaugural Space Boot Camp for Nuclear Policy Professionals, held Monday–Friday, January 25–29, 2027 in Washington, D.C.; participants must commit to the full week. Applications are due July 2, 2026.

Inaugural Space Boot Camp for Nuclear Policy Professionals, a week-long in-person training covering space systems, security risks, and commercial space dynamics, held Monday–Friday, January 25–29, 2027, in Washington, D.C. Applications due July 2, 2026; participants must commit to the full week.

A week-long in-person boot camp providing foundational knowledge of space systems, security risks, and commercial space dynamics for nuclear policy professionals. Participants must commit to the full week; applications due July 2, 2026.

A week-long boot camp providing foundational knowledge of space systems, security risks, and commercial space dynamics for nuclear policy professionals. Participants must commit to the full week (Jan 25–29, 2027). Applications due July 16, 2026.

A strategic foresight course focused on peace and security, covering methods to anticipate risks and build resilience; dates listed without further logistical detail.

The annual Munich Security Conference will convene the international community in Munich from February 12–14, 2027, for high-level discussions on defense, technology, and international security.

A multi-day crisis management course offering methods and exercises for managing complex crises; dates listed without specific times or location.