Events at the IOP

  1. Financial Crisis Deja Vu

    Tuesday October 18 - 7:00pm
  2. A Panel Discussion on the PBS Film Series Women War and Peace

    Tuesday October 4 - 7:00pm
    A discussion about the roles of women during war and their involvement in peace processes with Helen Benedict, Author of Sand Queen; Abigail Disney
  3. The Chilean Path to Development

    Friday September 23 - 8:00pm
    President Sebastián Piñera reflects on Chile's history of growth and development and events during his presidency.
  4. Inside the Arab Awakening

    Monday September 19 - 8:00pm

    Experts on the Arab Awakening discuss how the events in the Arab World in 2011 are understood differently in the U.S. and the Middle East.

  5. Civility in Politics: Is There Hope?-- A Conversation with Former IOP Directors

    Friday September 16 - 8:00pm
    Former Institute of Politics directors discuss how the political conversation has changed over the last three decades and posit ideas for what the
  6. The Politics of Polarization: Perspectives from DC & Beyond

    Wednesday September 7 - 8:00pm
    The Fall 2011 IOP resident fellows discuss how the political landscape has become increasingly polarized.
  7. 9/11: 10 Years On

    Tuesday September 6 - 8:00pm
    National security experts and a career diplomat discuss how America has changed since 9/11 in the areas of counterterrorism, diplomacy, and America
  8. Reporting from a Transformed America: Echoes of 9/11

    Thursday September 1 - 8:00pm
    New York Times journalists reflect on where they were on 9/11 and how America and journalism have changed since then.
  9. Ask What You Can Do: Inspiring Public Service

    Wednesday August 31 - 8:00pm
    Harvard Kennedy School alumni reflect on the ways their time at the Kennedy School influenced their careers in public service and offer advice on w
  10. A Public Address by Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture

    Saturday May 14 - 8:00pm
    Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack discusses his career in government and the power of public service to impact people's lives.< >
  11. Re-Envisioning The Future: Closing Equality Gaps for Women & Girls-- A Public Address by Ms. Michelle Bachelet

    Friday May 6 - 8:00pm
    Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet reflects on progress toward's women's equality and political participation throughout the world and offe

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