Upcoming Events & Activities

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August 6, 2025
U.S. Embassies at Risk: What’s at Stake for U.S. Influence?

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, and Michelle D. Gavin, Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).

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August 6, 2025
U.S. Embassies at Risk: What’s at Stake for U.S. Influence?

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, and Michelle D. Gavin, Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).

9:00am

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August 13, 2025
Turmoil to Transition: What South Korea’s Election Means for U.S. Foreign Policy

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.

8:00am

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August 20, 2025
Soft Power in Play: Mahjong & Diplomacy

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.

6:00pm

Mid-City Los Angeles

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August 21, 2025
Beyond Borders: A Critical look at the U.S. - Central American Relationship

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

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August 27, 2025
Democracy in Asia: Why It Matters to U.S. National Interests

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.

8:00am

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September 30, 2025
Book Talk: Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet

On September 30th at 6pm, the Pacific Council, in partnership with UCLA’s Burkle Center for International Relations, invites you to join us for a conversation with Edward Luce on his most recent book Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet. Edward Luce is the Financial Times’s Chief US Commentator and Columnist. The conversation will be moderated by Kal Raustiala, Director, Burkle Center for International Relation and Senior Fellow, Pacific Council on International Policy. 

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Culver City

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November 12, 2025
2025 Annual Conference

Save the Date: The Pacific Council is hosting its Annual Conference on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Los Angeles, CA

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