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May 12, 2025

Join the Pacific Council on May 12 at 9 AM PT  for an exciting conversation with our expert panel, Michael Karanicolas, Associate Professor of Law at Dalhousie University, and Karen North, Clinical Professor of Communication at USC, and Scott Kraft, Senior Vice President and editor at large for enterprise and investigative journalism and special projects at the Los Angeles Times, who will explore how digital media is reshaping civic life and diplomatic strategies.

9:00am

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Join us — May 8, 2025! This spring, gather with fellow members, thought leaders, and our Interim President and CEO Dr. Jerrold D. Green for an unforgettable evening of critical dialogue on the pressing challenges shaping global affairs. This year, we proudly recognize two extraordinary storytellers: fellow Board Director Teddy Schwarzman, the visionary CEO of Black Bear Pictures, and Ailsa Chang, the award-winning host of NPR’s All Things Considered

Beverly Hills, CA

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April 23, 2025

Join us Wednesday, April 23 at 8 AM PT for a webinar examining the complex and evolving economic relationship between the United States and China. As two of the world’s largest economies, their trade dynamics, tariff policies, and financial strategies have far-reaching implications for global markets.

8:00am

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April 9, 2025

We invite sustaining members of the Pacific Council to a special evening at the Skirball Cultural Center on April 9 from 6 to 8:30 PM. This unique dinner experience, set against the backdrop of the Common Ground exhibit, offers a rare opportunity to engage with art and dialogue in an intimate setting.

6:00pm

Skirball Cultural Center

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April 3, 2025

We are hosting a discussion on Thursday, April 3 at 8 AM PT on the topic of Arctic security, Greenland’s strategic and economic importance, and implications for U.S. relationships with Russia, China, Denmark, and Canada. Members will hear from Marc Nathanson, Former Ambassador to Norway under Joe Biden, and Rufus Gifford, Former Ambassador to Denmark under Barack Obama. 

8:00am

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February 19, 2025

Join us on Wednesday, February 19, at 6 pm for an insightful discussion on the implications of President Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Our speakers will examine the importance of North American cooperation, especially the USMCA, for strengthening U.S. competitiveness in the face of strategic competition from China. Representatives of the governments of Canada and Mexico will outline their national responses to the tariffs and will discuss the importance of a speedy resolution to the situation. 

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Beverly HIlls/Westwood Area

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