The Latest from the Pacific Council
Upcoming Events & Activities
August 13, 2025
Join the Pacific Council on August 13 at 8 am PT as we unpack the outcome of South Korea’s recent election, its regional significance, and the evolving dynamics of U.S.–South Korea relations. The audience will hear from Kayla Orta, Nonresident Fellow, Indo-Pacific Security Initiative, Atlantic Council, and Philip Yun, Co-President & Co-CEO, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California (CCWA), and a Senior Fellow at the Pacific Council.
Online Webinar
August 20, 2025
Spend the evening with us on August 20 from 6 - 8 pm PT for a seminar on the historical, cultural, and diplomatic significance of mahjong as a tool of soft power. Members will hear from Angie Lin, Founder of East Never Loses & Founding Member of Mahjong Mistress, and Jessie Kornberg, President and CEO of the Skirball Cultural Center. The conversation will be followed by small group lessons on mahjong gameplay.
6:00pm
Mid-City Los Angeles
August 21, 2025
Dial in on August 21 at 5 pm PT for a critical examination of how U.S. policies are shaping the region and how Central American nations are responding and redefining their roles in this long-standing relationship. Participants will hear from Amb. (ret.) Cynthia Telles, Former Ambassador to Costa Rica, who will soon return as a Pacific Council Board Director. This event will be moderated by Dr. Jerrold D. Green, Interim President & CEO of the Pacific Council.
5:00pm
Online Webinar
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