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A 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.

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.

Study group on leadership, democracy, and the transatlantic alliance with Ambassador Nathalie Rayes and guest Ambassador Mark Brzezinski. Open to Harvard community.

Study group discussion about civil discourse and democracy featuring Ambassador Kelly Craft and Marc Thiessen. Open to Harvard community with Harvard ID.

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 conversation between Middle East Initiative Faculty Chair Professor Tarek Masoud and historian/author Simon Sebag Montefiore about the modern history of the Middle East and its impact on contemporary ideological and geopolitical tensions. Event is open to Harvard ID holders only; registration required.

Final study group in the series with Chris Whipple discussing themes from 'All the President's Men and Women.' Open to Harvard community.

A moderated Q&A on the ethics, effectiveness, and future of U.S. foreign aid featuring retired Ambassador Mark Storella. Hosted by the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire and the Center for Ethics in Society at St. Anselm College.

An event hosted by CGEP's Women in Energy initiative and Unified Ground PBC on energy storage's role in jobs, investment, and community benefits. Leaders from industry, government, finance, and community organizations will discuss opportunities and equitable sharing of benefits.

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 virtual presentation of the Niskanen Center's revised report 'Family Benefits in America: 2025 Report Card' with an overview of findings, state briefs, and policy takeaways. Panelist listed: Joshua McCabe, Director of Social Policy.

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.

NORC is an exhibitor at the APIA Health Forum Voices Conference in Washington, DC; conference exhibitor noted.

NORC staff are listed as presenters at the AMERSA annual conference; presenter named in the announcement.

A discussion on AI, trust, and how AI affects decision-making. Registration available via the provided form. No speaker or location details provided in the email.

CGD panel discussion introducing a conceptual framework and maturity assessment tool for monitoring Health Benefits Packages (HBPs) in practice. Panelists will discuss opportunities and challenges for strengthening HBP impact and monitoring in countries.

Panel discussion hosted by the Carnegie Middle East Program on the dynamics of Arab authoritarianism and the new edited volume 'Authoritarianism in the Arab World', featuring Dana El Kurd, Mai El-Sadany, and Sarah Yerkes; moderated by Andrew Leber. Event is in Washington, D.C. and available live online.

Panel discussion with Carnegie Middle East Program staff and external experts examining the evolution and consequences of entrenched authoritarianism in the Arab world. Available live online or in-person at Carnegie in Washington, DC.

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.

Discussion with the author Katie Harbath and other experts about the interplay of technology, social media, AI, misinformation, and free expression, drawing on Harbath's experience at Facebook. Join in person or online.

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.

Advance screening watch party for 'Being Heumann' with both virtual attendance and in-person option at HBS Chao Center Room 120.

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

Study group on leadership communication featuring Ambassador Chris Lu and guest Gary Locke. Open to Harvard community with Harvard ID.

Study group with Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas discussing career-building through uncertainty. Open to Harvard community with Harvard ID.

Study group reflecting on leadership lessons from Los Angeles City Hall with Ambassador Nathalie Rayes and guest Jim Hahn. Open to Harvard ID holders.

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.

Book event and discussion with Stephen Kinzer about his book 'Boiling Point,' exploring the U.S. campaign that set the stage for war in Ukraine. Book sales and signing will take place.

A discussion on nuclear power's role in supporting AI growth and related security trade-offs. Listed for 11/13/2026 with no time or timezone provided.

NORC staff are presenters, attendees, and exhibitors at the MAPOR 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. The conference runs Nov. 13–14, 2026 and lists multiple NORC presenters. Specific session times were not provided in the email.

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.

Live webcast panel with Julie Mulvaney Kemp (Berkeley Lab) and Leslie Abrahams (CSIS ESCC) discussing new research on interregional transmission and implications for planning, investment, affordability, and reliability.

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

A benefit concert hosted by TIMEP in partnership with American Nomad to support displaced families in Lebanon; all ticket proceeds go to the Lebanese Red Cross. Takes place at Bossa Bistro & Lounge in Washington, DC on Nov 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM local time.

An interactive educational workshop hosted by the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth and the American Museum of Diplomacy exploring the global impact of counterfeit goods through a trade simulation designed for teachers.

One-day Cato University program at the University of San Diego examining markets, institutions, liberalism, and the role of AI and emerging technologies. Benefits include academic programming, networking, resources, and a $100 travel stipend upon completion.

Conversation on AETC roles and efforts to develop agile, combat-ready Airmen, featuring Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn. Registration link provided in the email; specific time not listed.

A two-day capstone conference for Women's Global Leadership fellows, focusing on networking, reflection, and advancing leadership skills.

Annual Migration Policy Institute conference covering major U.S. immigration policy and legal issues. In-person at Georgetown University main campus and livestreamed for virtual attendees; panels and a keynote by David Holt. Registration available for in-person and virtual attendance.

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.

WAPPP hosts a virtual seminar featuring Zoe Marks. (Event listed as virtual on Zoom.)

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.

FPRI's 20th annual Benjamin Franklin Award Celebration honoring José Andrés' World Central Kitchen, featuring a keynote and fireside chat with U.S. Representative Brendan Boyle. In-person evening event including program and awards.

Conversation with David Fialkow on venture capital, creativity, and storytelling. Event held in the JFK Jr. Forum and available via livestream.

A lecture titled 'The Dangers of Focusing on the Danger of Digital Media Use' (registration link indicates Robin Nabi). Registration link provided in the newsletter.

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.

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.

Three-day National Youth Apprenticeship Summit convening practitioners, policymakers, employers, and funders to scale youth apprenticeship nationwide. Presented by the Future Ready Apprenticeship Center and PAYA; hosted by CareerWise and New America.

Two-day UIS Summit on sustainability topics held in New York on November 17–18, 2026.

Full-day in-person conference exploring molecules, finance, and geopolitics in the new energy order. Runs 8:30–17:30 local time in NYC.

Two-day conference (in-person and streamed) on how AI, demographic change, and shifts in international specialization are reshaping labor markets and the future of work. Features research presentations, policy discussions, and a keynote by Gordon Hanson. Jointly organized with the IMF, OECD, and the World Bank.

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.

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.

In-person book launch and author conversation for The Cauldron by Simon Sebag Montefiore, moderated by MEI VP for Policy Dr. Ken Pollack. Copies will be available for purchase, followed by a book signing. Opening remarks by Ambassador (ret.) Stuart Jones.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the state of human rights and related global challenges.