Activities

Upcoming Events & Activities

April 20, 2026

On Monday, April 20, at 11 am PT, the Pacific Council invites you to join us for our continued coverage on the Iran War, exploring key dynamics shaping the conflict, including Iran's demonstrated military resilience, the growing risk of regional spillover, and implications for U.S. foreign policy and global stability. Members will hear from Alan Eyre, Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow at the Middle East Institute and the Founder & President of EyreAnalytics LLC, Jonathan Shrier, Former Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, and Dr. Jerrold D. Green, Senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations and President Emeretus & Middle East and South Asia Senior Fellow at the Pacific Council.

Webinar

February 21, 2012

Report From the Ground: The Arab Awakening One Year On

A discussion with Ms. Manal Omar, director of Iraq, Iran, and North Africa Programs at the United States Institute of Peace.

11:00am to 12:00pm

Los Angeles

February 15, 2012

A Conversation with Mr. David J. Scheffer

An Equitable Globalization Committee program featuring Mr. David J. Scheffer, Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues (1997-2001).

12:00pm to 1:30pm

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

January 10, 2012

Israel at the Crossroads

A Middle East Member Committee program featuring Mr. Jeremy Ben-Ami, President of J-Street.

12:00pm to 2:00pm

120 Broadway, Suite 300, Santa Monica

November 18, 2011 to November 19, 2011

Members Weekend 2011

Our traditional Members Weekend is widely recognized as the West Coast’s premiere foreign policy conference. The Weekend provides a unique opportunity to interact with experts, dignitaries, and fellow Council Members in a relaxed, retreat-like setting. The two-day program will convene over 200 leaders from throughout the western region and elsewhere in the United States, as well as from Canada, Mexico, Asia, and Europe.

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Shutters on the Beach & Casa del Mar

November 10, 2011

Beyond Fast and Furious: Inside Global Arms Trafficking

A conversation with Ms. Kathi Austin, Executive Director of the Conflict Awareness Project and a UN Senior Information Analyst.

11:00am to 12:00pm

Teleconference Call

October 25, 2011

Overcoming Economic and Cultural Obstacles to Women's Empowerment in Africa

A Women’s Empowerment Initiative Program featuring Ambassador Amina Salum Ali, the Permanent Representative of the African Union to the United States.

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Los Angeles

October 24, 2011 to October 28, 2011

Country Dialogue: South Sudan

A Country Dialogue visit to Juba, South Sudan.

12:00am

South Sudan

October 3, 2011

Edgerton Series: Winding Down in Afghanistan: Withdrawal and Transition

An Edgerton South Asian Security Distinguished Speaker Series event featuring Mr. Frank Ruggiero, Senior Deputy Special Representative (SRAP) & Deputy Assistant Secretary for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the U.S. State Department.

6:00pm to 7:30pm

InterContinental Hotel

August 25, 2011

Violence in Syria: A Stalled Revolution?

A discussion with Ms. Sarah Leah Whitson, executive director of Human Rights Watch's Middle East and North Africa Division.

11:00am to 12:00pm

Teleconference Call

July 28, 2011

Report from South Sudan

A conference call with Dr. Richard A. Nuccio, the National Democratic Institute's Senior Country Director in South Sudan.

11:00am to 12:00pm

Teleconference Call