Policy Events (Nov 30 - Dec 6)
The incoming Biden administration, energy transition, Indonesia's new capital and the return of Russian imperialism are just some of the topics under discussion at think tank events next week.
Each week Policy People puts together a list of think tank events from around the globe. Below is our list for November 30 to December 6. Multiple events will discuss likely policy changes under the incoming Biden administration. There are a couple of webinars focusing on energy transition as well as unique events on a ‘Secret Australia’, Indonesia’s new capital city and the return of Russian imperialism. One think tank is also using Zoom to hold a new 30-minute ‘snap debate’ format online.
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Webinar
FRENCH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - Monday, November 30 @ Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)
Assessing technological change, its impact on society and global order
This webinar is part of the Technological Revolution and Regional Order in East Asia series. These events examine the potential for fundamental, technologically-driven changes in the fields of politics, economics and security with a view to understanding the implications for the East Asian regional order. Against an increasingly tense backdrop of geopolitical competition, a new wave of rapid technological change is likely to transform the regional landscape of East Asia. This next webinar will feature Digital Minister of Taiwan, Audrey Tang with Alice Pannier, Research Fellow, Head of the Geopolitics of Technologies Program, IFRI, Marc Julienne, Research Fellow, Head of China Research, Center for Asian Studies, IFRI and moderated by Thomas Gomart, Director, Ifri.
For more information and registration: https://www.ifri.org/en/debates/technological-revolution-and-regional-order-east-asia
Webinar
ISEAS YUSOF ISHAK INSTITUTE - Monday, November 30 @ Singapore Time (UTC+8)
Envisioning Indonesia’s New Capital Through Sustainable Design
The plan to move Indonesia’s capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan has gained traction since the government selected Nagara Rimba Nusa as the new capital masterplan in a design competition with 755 other entries. The winning blueprint was chosen for its vision to fulfil the criteria of Indonesia’s long-term development visions: economic growth, environmental protection and future technology orientation. ISEAS invites the chief architect, Mr Sibarani Sofian, to showcase his firm’s winning design and to explain how this design would set a precedent in developing a new city in the era of climate change and sustainable development.
For more information and registration: https://www.iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/envisioning-indonesias-new-capital-through-sustainable-design/
Webinar
THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE - Tuesday, December 1 @ 6pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11)
A Secret Australia Revealed By Wikileaks Exposés
In A Secret Australia, published by Monash University Publishing, eighteen prominent Australians discuss what Australia has learnt about itself from the WikiLeaks revelations – revelations about a secret Australia of hidden rules and loyalty to hidden agendas. Join Jennifer Robinson (barrister and member of the legal team acting for Julian Assange and WikiLeaks since 2010) and Peter Cronau (investigative journalist and co-editor of the book) for what is sure to be a fascinating discussion.
For more information and registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4lVrlm2LRd6h2AcEd9bQZA
Webinar
ASIA SOCIETY POLICY INSTITUTE - Tuesday, December 1 @ 5pm Pacific Time (UTC-8)
Making India Great Amidst US-China Rivalry
The election of Joe Biden as the next US president throws up a number of questions for India in 2021. What will his administration mean for US-India relations? Will ongoing border tensions with Beijing bring Washington and New Delhi closer together? And will the twin health and economic crises unleashed by the pandemic lead India to make the kinds of policy changes and investments it needs to sustain its rise long-term? This virtual discussion with the Hudson Institute’s Aparna Pande will examine these questions and the challenges and opportunities that India faces in the social, economic, military, foreign policy and grand strategy arenas.
For more information and registration: https://asiasociety.org/southern-california/events/webcast-making-india-great-amidst-us-china-rivalry
Zoom conference
FOUNDATION ROBERT SCHUMANN - Tuesday, December 1 @ 3pm Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)
Putin's Four Wars. Why Does Russia Want to Become an Empire Again?
The Foundation is hosting an online debate on Russia and Putin's expansionist political ambitions that go beyond Russian territory. Professor Sergei Medvedev, author of the book The Return of the Russian Leviathan, Galia Ackerman, specialist of the Russian and post-Soviet world and Philippe de Suremain, the former ambassador and member of the Scientific Council of the Foundation will join in the debate moderated by Eric Maurice, Director of the Foundation's Brussels office.
For more information and registration: https://www.robert-schuman.eu/en/news/4219-putin-s-four-wars-why-does-russia-want-to-become-an-empire-again
Webinar
BROOKINGS - Tuesday, December 1 @ 11am Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)
The Future of Tech Antitrust in the Biden administration
The tech sector has generated attention from antitrust agencies around the world, with legislatures calling for sweeping antitrust reforms. Critics contend that tech dominance has harmed consumers and society, and that large companies have swallowed potential competitors. Defenders argue competition is ‘only a click away’ and that existing law adequately protects consumers. Technology Innovation at Brookings and the Center on Science & Technology Policy at Duke University will cohost a webinar to discuss the future of antitrust enforcement in the tech sector. How serious are the problems? How should the Biden administration think about competition policy in the tech sector? What is the right roadmap for reform?
For more information and registration: https://www.brookings.edu/events/the-future-of-antitrust-in-the-biden-administration/
Webcast
NEW AMERICA - Wednesday, December 2 @ 12pm Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)
Heat Map: A Climate of Change in America
The fossil fuels that power us today are jeopardizing our future. This will be a conundrum for the incoming Biden administration as it aims to both stimulate the economy and embrace environmental policies. New America has been gathering insights from people throughout the country who confront this challenge every day, from city managers to business executives to federal officials. Their stories tell us what does and what doesn't work when it comes to handling long-term existential threats, without harming today's economy. How can their experiences inform the next administration's agenda? Join us for a discussion about protecting America's present and future, without having to choose between the two.
For more information and registration: https://www.newamerica.org/future-tense/events/heat-map-climate-change-america/
Online Debate
THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES - Wednesday, December 2 @ 10am Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)
With a Biden Presidency, is European Sovereignty Still Needed?
GMF’s new online event series, Face Off, brings two speakers together for a 30 minute ‘snap debate’ on pressing policy questions using Zoom. Speaking for the Agree side is Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, Director of Research for Transatlantic Security & Director of GMF's Paris Office. For Disagree is Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff, Vice President & Director of GMF's Berlin Office. Follow the link below to join in the debate and follow the discussion on Twitter using #GMFFACEOFF.
For more information and registration: https://www.gmfus.org/events/biden-presidency-european-sovereignty-still-needed
Eventcast
MANHATTAN INSTITUTE - Wednesday, December 2 @ 11am Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)
Conservatism, Classical Liberalism, And Public Life
New strands of thinking on the right have brought into question American conservatism's roots in classical liberalism. Nationalists, populists, integralists, and other varieties of post-liberals seeking to empower a centralized state could fundamentally reform American conservatism. However, there is also a budding counter-reformation, which draws from longstanding American political traditions and principles pre-dating our founding. In these traditions, we find not a rejection of liberalism, but an emphasis on ordered liberty, which leads to a vibrant public life rooted in local democracy, mediating institutions, and public service. The key is to recover neglected concepts like self-government, civic virtue and volunteerism.
For more information and registration: https://www.manhattan-institute.org/conservatism-classical-liberalism-and-public-life
Webinar
THE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH - Wednesday, December 2 @ 4pm GMT (UTC+0)
Just Transitions - International examples and what we can learn
From #BuildBackBetter to Net Zero to Black Lives Matter – 2020 has been characterised by calls for a better and more sustainable future. Transition narratives have dominated much of the public conversation, with COVID-19 shifting our thinking on what a dignified, decent life is. This event will cover how we can better design public policy to support a rapid and fair transition to net zero and the restoration of nature. We hope to explore the lessons and insights from previous transitions in different countries, sectors and industries, sharing what worked and what did not in their stories of transition.
For more information and registration: https://www.ippr.org/event/webinar-just-transitions-international-examples-and-what-we-can-learn
Virtual Panel Discussion
CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS - Thursday, December 3 @ 9am Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)
The US-Japan Alliance: Priorities for 2021
As 2021 begins, the United States and Japan will face a series of grave challenges, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the economic crisis to belligerent actions taken by China. With Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, taking power in September, and US President-elect Joe Biden coming into office in January 2021, the US-Japan alliance will need to chart a course for close cooperation over the next year to weather these geopolitical obstacles. At the same time, the allies will need to draw on the capacity of the alliance to proactively tackle shared challenges in Asia and beyond, ranging from the climate crisis to human rights atrocities.
For more information and registration: https://www.americanprogress.org/events/2020/11/16/492906/us-japan-alliance-priorities-2021/
Webinar
IMPACT AND POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE - Friday, December 4 @ 6:15pm India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
Pandemic, Policy, and Patriarchy: Process of Gender De-equalization
Dr Dewan was the first-ever woman Director of the Department of Economics, University of Mumbai and currently serves as the Vice President of the Indian Society of Labour Economics, Visiting Professor at the Institute of Human Development, Trustee of The India Forum, and President of the Indian Association for Women’s Studies (2014-17). She has over 150 publications, including 40 books, encompassing a wide range of issues including Development Economics, Gender Studies & Gender Economics. Dr Dewan’s will discuss topics related to her research focus such as Paid-UnPaid Work and Demonetisation.
For more information and registration: https://www.impriindia.com/event/pandemic-policy-and-patriarchy-process-of-gender-de-equalization/
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