The Latest from the Pacific Council
Upcoming Events & Activities
via Prime Minister's Office of Japan
January 23, 2026
Join the Pacific Council on Friday, January 23, at 8 am PT to hear from Dr. Saori Katada, Professor of International Relations at the University of Southern California and the Director of the Center for International Studies, and Dr. Allen Carlson, Associate Professor in Cornell University’s Government Department. This webinar will explore how Japan and China are balancing deterrence with diplomacy, how shifts in Taiwan policy are influencing regional stability, and how economic sectors, from tourism to supply chains, are being reshaped by geopolitical pressures.
Webinar
January 28, 2026
The Pacific Council is honored to host Ambassador (ret.) Eric Garcetti, former U.S. Ambassador to India and former Mayor of Los Angeles, in conversation with Dr. Jerrold D. Green, Interim President & CEO, on January 28 at 6 pm PT in Beverly Hills, with opening remarks by Arthur J. Ochoa, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer, Cedars-Sinai. The event will discuss how the United States can engage India in ways that advance shared democratic values, support economic and technological resilience, and contribute to long-term stability across the Indo-Pacific region.
6:00pm
Beverly Hills
February 3, 2026
Join the Pacific Council on Tuesday, February 3, at 8 am PT to explore key takeaways from the mission and what they signal for future state-led engagement in the region. Attendees will hear from Emily Desai, Chief Deputy Director, California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, The Honorable Kushneruk Dmytro, Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco, and Patricia Utterback, International Trade and Investment Representative for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India, California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz).
8:00am
Webinar
Why Become a Member?
Member Network
Connect to a community of thoughtful, concerned global citizens.
Events & Activities
Keep ideas flowing in discussion and stay current on important global issues.
Thought Leadership
Work with other members to develop ideas that inform and drive global progress.
