The Pacific Council is pleased to host an exclusive breakfast roundtable with retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, a leading national security expert. In this off-the-record conversation, Lt. Col. Vindman will share insights on U.S. foreign policy, the state of transatlantic alliances, and the threats facing democratic institutions at home and abroad.
TBA
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.
Online Webinar
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.
Skirball Cultural Center
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.
Online Webinar
Learn about the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping the U.S. Intelligence Community—and what they mean for national security and defense strategies in our upcoming webinar Wednesday, April 2 at 1 PM PT.
Online Webinar
The Pacific Council is pleased to offer our members exclusive access to a private event hosted by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in part with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and JSSK on Wednesday, March 19, between 5-7 pm PST.
Los Angeles, CA
Join the Pacific Council on March 5 at 9 AM PST for a webinar analyzing the implications of Germany's federal election, which took place on February 23, 2025.
Zoom Webinar
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.
Beverly HIlls/Westwood Area
Drawing on her extensive experience in environment infrastructure and transboundary water policy, Dr. Maria-Elena Giner will discuss the critical work of the International Boundary and Water Commission, the current state of U.S.-Mexico cooperation, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for our shared water resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a leader driving cross-border solutions.
Santa Monica
Join Dr. Jerrold D. Green, Global Advisor to Cedars-Sinai, Senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, and former President & CEO of the Pacific Council, for a timely off-the-record analysis of the future of U.S.-Middle East policy under the Trump administration. Join us on Wednesday, January 22, at 8 AM PST.
Webinar
As part of our Rapid Response series, the Pacific Council welcomes leading expert on Canada-U.S. relations, Christopher Sands, Director of the Canada Institute at the Wilson Center, and Hannah Thibedeau, Executive Communications Officer at Global Public Affairs, to explore the various factors that led to Trudeau’s resignation, what’s next in Canadian politics, and how this will impact bilateral relations.
Zoom Webinar
