June 10, 2020
ANNOUNCING THE PACIFIC COUNCIL MAGAZINE

The Pacific Council has launched a new platform for our member-written commentary and analysis. We are unveiling the Pacific Council Magazine, where you can find pieces written by our members on local-to-global topics, plus member spotlights and recaps and recordings from our events. Bookmark the new Pacific Council Magazine at pacificcouncil.online.

All previously published Newsroom articles are available below in the Newsroom Archive.

Please note that all upcoming events will still appear at our main website, pacificcouncil.org, or by visiting the Activities menu above.

U.S. Defense Department

February 6, 2017
Executive Order on Refugees Does More Harm Than Good

The U.S. government's vetting process for admitting refugees into the United States is already extreme, Dr. Elizabeth Ferris and Colonel (r.) Steve Miska told Pacific Council members during a Situation Briefing teleconference.

February 3, 2017
Global Beat: Iran’s Missile Test, Ukraine Conflict, and More

This week, Iran conducted a ballistic missile test, prompting a response from the Trump administration; renewed fighting broke out between Ukrainian soldiers and Russian-backed rebels; the 28th African Union Summit concluded in Addis Ababa; and more.

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January 31, 2017
U.S.-Mexican Security Relations After El Chapo's Extradition

The extradition of Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" to the United States represents an opportunity for the two neighbors to strengthen their security relationship despite a backdrop of increasing tensions, write Robert Bonner and Gillian Horton in Foreign Affairs.

Bruno Sanchez-Andrade

January 27, 2017
Global Beat: U.S.-Mexico Tensions, Brexit Setback, and More

This week, President Trump’s executive orders on immigration and a promised U.S.-Mexico border wall increase tensions between the two governments; the UK’s Supreme Court rules parliament must vote to approve a Brexit; Israel announces more settlement homes in the West Bank; and more.

January 26, 2017
Innovating U.S. Aid: Helping Countries Help Themselves

Development organizations must help support countries who want to lead their own sustainable development efforts, Dana J. Hyde told Pacific Council members during a discussion on how innovative approaches to delivering U.S. foreign assistance can aid the global fight against poverty.

Carmichael Yepez

January 20, 2017
Global Beat: East Mosul Liberated, a Brexit Plan, and More

This week, the Iraqi government said they have retained full control of eastern Mosul; UK Prime Minister Theresa May outlined Britain’s plans for leaving the EU; U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers are accused of blocking asylum-seekers from entering at the U.S.-Mexico border; and more.

Photo: Eddy Milfort

January 18, 2017
How Myanmar Can Curb Illicit Financial Flows

In the new and fast-deepening U.S.-Myanmar relationship, the effort to tighten Myanmar's financial system to prevent abuse by illicit actors should be a priority, writes Brian Moore. This effort will be of benefit to Myanmar, the region, and the global financial system.

Sinn Féin

January 13, 2017
Global Beat: Northern Ireland’s Power Vacuum, and More

This week, Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister’s resignation will force the government’s dissolution; diplomats from the United Arab Emirates are killed in Afghanistan blast; Gambia’s outgoing president refuses to step down despite losing the election; and more.

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