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Hear from Tyler Beckelman, Former Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Africa, USAID, on July 24 at 8 am PT, for a dialogue addressing the longstanding tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Online Webinar
Hear from Tyler Beckelman, Former Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Africa, USAID, on July 24 at 8 am PT, for a dialogue addressing the longstanding tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Online Webinar
The Pacific Council is hosting a virtual new member orientation on July 29th at 5 pm PT to welcome our recently elected members from the Spring 2025 cohort. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow new members, hear directly from longstanding members about their experiences at the Pacific Council, and meet Interim President & CEO, Dr. Jerrold D. Green, and Pacific Council staff.
Online Event
On August 6 at 9 am PT, dial in for a discussion on the proposed closure of U.S. embassies around the world as part of a broader effort by the government to reduce State Department spending. This conversation will address the potential effects on U.S. national security, foreign policy priorities, and the country’s ability to influence international affairs. Members will hear from Darrell Blocker, a Former American Intelligence Officer and Founder of DMB Consulting Services.
Online Webinar
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
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. The conversation will be followed by small group lessons on mahjong gameplay.
Location to be announced.
TBA
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.
Online Webinar
On August 27 at 8 am PT, the Pacific Council is hosting a conversation with Manpreet Singh Anand, Asia Regional Director at the National Democratic Institute (NDI), and Kristen Sample, NDI’s Director of Governance, to discuss the current state of democracy in Asia and its implications for U.S. national interests.
Online Webinar
Registration is now OPEN through August 15, 2025.
South Korea
Save the Date: The Pacific Council is hosting its Annual Conference on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Los Angeles, CA
