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June 10, 2020

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.

May 20, 2021

CONTINUING OUR COLLABORATION ON FOREIGN REPORTING WITH USC

September 17, 2020

A GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA'S LOCAL-TO-GLOBAL BALLOT MEASURES

June 20, 2016

The Iran Deal’s Building Blocks of a Better Nuclear Order

Dr. George Perkovich argues that the Iran nuclear deal could provide opportunities to strengthen the global nonproliferation regime.

June 16, 2016

Dear Brits: Don't Listen to the U.S. on 'Brexit'

In a Los Angeles Times op-ed addressed to Britons, Pacific Council member Justin Hughes advises them to vote their conscience in the upcoming "Brexit" referendum, rather than letting politicians scare them one way or the other.

June 8, 2016

Is China a Global Force for Good?

Brian Moore argues that in a charged political climate, clarity is needed where China has been a force for good and areas where praise and support are necessary.

June 2, 2016

Taiwan Enters the Cross-Strait Relations Danger Zone

Robert C. O'Brien reports from Taipei on the tenuous relationship between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China.

May 11, 2016

Ambassador John Emerson on TTIP, Brexit, and Election 2016

United States Ambassador to Germany John Emerson discusses the rise of political uncertainty, including the U.S. presidential election, Brexit, and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, on Bloomberg Television’s “On The Move.”

April 28, 2016

The Case for Georgia Joining NATO

Phil Seib argues that Georgia, with its solidly pro-Western worldview, deserves the stable future that NATO membership would help ensure against a potentially invasive Russia.

April 1, 2016

Debate: The Foreign Policy Agenda of the 45th U.S. President

Ahead of our Spring Conference discussion on America's foreign policy priorities, post election-day, Robert C. O'Brien and Robert Shrum lay out two contending agendas for the 45th President of the United States.

March 4, 2016

Hessler-Radelet: Lasting Change Starts at the Local Level

An Event Envoy interview with Ms. Carrie Hessler-Radelet, 19th Director of the U.S. Peace Corps, on global development, security, health policy, and the mission of the organization.

February 22, 2016

Saudi Arabia and Iran: Friends or Foes?

Dr. Banafsheh Keynoush offers unique insight into the tumultuous Saudi-Iranian relationship, and argues that diplomacy will help solve the situation.

February 12, 2016

In an Interconnected World, the Human Connection Matters Most

Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet examines the challenges and opportunities that Peace Corps faces in the 21st century, and how volunteerism impacts the world.

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