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Upcoming Events & Activities
September 16, 2026
On Wednesday, September 16, at 10 am PT, the Pacific Council invites you to join a conversation examining the forces driving Cuba's deepening crisis and the implications of U.S. policy choices for the island's future. Attendees will hear from Dr. Michael J. Bustamante, Emilio Bacardí Moreau Chair, Cuban and Cuban-American Studies & Associate Professor of History, University of Miami, and Dr. William LeoGrande, Professor Emeritus, School of Public Affairs, American University.
Webinar
September 17, 2026
On Thursday, September 17, at 10 am PT, the Pacific Council will host a webinar examining the rapid proliferation of armed drone technology in urban conflict environments, with a focused look at the ongoing security crisis in Haiti. Attendees will hear from Diego Da Rin, a Haiti Analyst at the International Crisis Group, Sophie Rutenbar, Nonresident Fellow, Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology, Foreign Policy Program, Brookings & Visiting Scholar, Prevention and Peacebuilding Program, Center for International Cooperation, New York University (NYU), and Henry Ziemer is a fellow with the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
10:00am
Webinar
September 26, 2026
The Pacific Council on International Policy is pleased to partner with Miry's List and the U.S. Veteran Artists Alliance on Saturday, September 26th for the launch of the audiobook edition of Baghdad Underground Railroad: Saving American Allies in Iraq by Col. (Ret.) Steve Miska, a Pacific Council member and retired U.S. Army officer.
Part memoir and part history, Baghdad Underground Railroad tells the story of the military personnel, diplomats, aid workers, and private citizens who helped protect and resettle Iraqi allies whose lives were endangered because of their support for the United States during and after the Iraq War. Through firsthand accounts, the book explores the bonds forged in conflict and the enduring responsibility to those who risked everything alongside American forces.
As debates continue over refugee resettlement, international partnerships, and U.S. commitments abroad, the themes of the book remain deeply relevant today.
The evening will feature remarks from the author and special guests, followed by opportunities for conversation, networking, and community-building. Guests will also enjoy a curated Middle Eastern dinner presented in partnership with Miry's List featuring dishes prepared by refugee and immigrant chefs whose stories reflect the themes of resilience, belonging, and new beginnings explored throughout the book. Hardcover copies of Baghdad Underground Railroad will be available for purchase at a discount and will be signed by the author, Col. (ret.) Steve Miska.
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Culver City
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