Policy Events (August 17-23)
Your weekly update on upcoming webinars, conferences and other events held by think tanks around the world.
Policy People is glad to bring you another selection of live and virtual events from around the globe being held next week (Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd of August).
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Online event
THE GERMAN INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL AND AREA STUDIES – Monday, August 17 @ 2:30pm (UTC +1))
New World Disorder and the Indian Imperative
Dr. Shashi Tharoor and Dr. Samir Saran, authors of New World Disorder and the Indian Imperative, are two of the most influential thinkers and shapers of policy for India. They will share their ambitious agenda on India’s possible futures and for the wider global order at this GIGA event. They will be joined in conversation by Prof. Amrita Narlikar. Registration required.
Register here: https://www.giga-hamburg.de/en/event/giga-book-talk-dr-shashi-tharoor-and-dr-samir-saran-on-their-book
Virtual Discussion
THE STIMSON CENTER – Monday, August 17 @ 9:30am (UTC-5)
The Arms Trade Treaty & Diversion: Assessing Risks and Impacts
Join Conflict Armament Research, the Small Arms Survey, the Stimson Center and the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research for a virtual discussion on the occasion of the 6th Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty.
Register here: https://www.stimson.org/event/the-arms-trade-treaty-diversion-assessing-risks-and-impacts/
Webcast
THE WILSON CENTER – Monday, August 17 @ 4pm (UTC-5)
Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism
Join award-winning journalist and author, Anne Applebaum, as she discusses the rise of authoritarianism regimes in the current political landscape. This Washington History Seminar will be co-chaired by Eric Arnesen and Christian Ostermann. Registration is now open or simply watch live on NHC's Facebook Page.
Register here: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/twilight-democracy-seductive-lure-authoritarianism
Webinar
INTERNATIONAL IDEA – Tuesday, August 8 @ 12pm (UTC +1)
The Future of Representation and Political Parties: Opportunities and Challenges
The indispensable and paramount significance of representation lies in its foundational basis for sustainable democracy. Many questions will be raised and discussed around this topic. The webinar panelists are political actors from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe and it will be moderated by Laura Thornton, Director for Global Programme, International IDEA. More details available at the registration page below.
Register here: https://www.idea.int/news-media/events/future-representation-and-political-parties-opportunities-and-challenges
Webinar
AUSTRALIAN STRATEGIC POLICY INSTITUTE – Wednesday, August 19 @ 11.00am (UTC +10)
Spy vs Spy: The New Age of Espionage
An experienced panel of foreign affairs experts will explore the threat facing Australia as changes in technology enable malign actors to target individuals, officials, businesses and infrastructure – challenges that have only sharpened due to COVID-19. ASPI’s Danielle Cave will chair the event. Registration is free, but essential.
Register here: https://www.aspi.org.au/event/webinar-launch-spy-vs-spy-new-age-espionage
In-person event (Zurich)
FORAUS SUSTAINABLE FINTECH – Wednesday, August 19 @ 7pm (UTC+1)
After work drinks in Zurich
If you’re lucky enough to be in Zurich at this time, you’re invited to this casual occasion to meet with like-minded associates and discuss future plans and opportunities for collaboration. Fancy a good drink and some brainstorming with other policy people beneath Zurich’s evening sun? Register now!
Register here: https://www.foraus.ch/en/events/
Virtual speaker series
THE HOOVER INSTITUTION – Thursday August, 20 @ 11am (UTC-8)
Opportunity and Income Inequality
Hoover Institution fellows Edward P. Lazear and Lee E. Ohanian are the speakers for this event. They both participate in the Human Prosperity Project on Socialism and Free-Market Capitalism. The session will include thoughtful and informed analysis. Registration is now open.
Register here: https://www.hoover.org/events
In-person event (Taipei)
EUROPEAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TAIWAN – Thursday, August 20 @ 12pm (UTC +8)
Post-Covid-19 economy and lifestyle: A new digital and robotic age
You are invited to an ECCT Premium Event – Lunch with Dr Chen Chien-Jen who will share his views on the impacts brought about by the pandemic and some of the challenges facing Taiwanese residents, industry, research institutes and the country as a whole in adjusting to the new reality. This event will be held in English - registration is necessary and ticket price applies.
Register here: https://www.ecct.com.tw/event/ecct-premium-event-lunch-with-dr-chen-chien-jen/
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