Newsroom

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

January 3, 2019

International Issues to Watch in 2019

From a potential Cold War between the United States and China to the looming Brexit deadline, Pacific Council member DJ Peterson lays out the international hotspots to watch this year.

December 19, 2018

Despite Trump's Claim, ISIL is Not Defeated

Despite gains in Syria, ISIL still maintains a presence online, writes Pacific Council Communications Associate Madison Jones McAleese.

December 3, 2018

President George H.W. Bush and Diplomacy

We must remember President George H.W. Bush's legacy of reinforcing American leadership and diplomacy, writes Pacific Council member Philip Seib.

November 29, 2018

ICE Needs a Senate-Confirmed Director

The U.S. needs a Senate-confirmed director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in order to control immigration, argues Robert C. Bonner.

November 27, 2018

Lessons of the Great War

On the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, we must recognize the fragility of the global order, writes Pacific Council member and GMF Vice President Dr. Ian Lesser.

November 8, 2018

Exploring Presidential Power in "Presidents of War"

Pacific Council member Philip Seib writes about presidential authority during wartime in his review of the book, Presidents of War.

October 4, 2018

Iran’s Policy of Kidnapping Americans Must End

Relations between the United States and Iran can improve but will not get better so long as innocent Americans are held hostage, writes Robert C. O’Brien.

October 2, 2018

How to Propel the Guantánamo Cases to Trial

To get the Guantánamo cases to trial, Congress should implement two pragmatic, nonpolitical measures: federal judges should be sent to GTMO and those judges should be given expanded powers, writes Robert C. Bonner.

September 28, 2018

Strategically Protecting Soft Networks

The project to Strategically Protect Soft Networks (SPSN), in conjunction with the Pacific Council on International Policy, is pleased to continue its partnership by participating in PolicyWest, the Pacific Council’s signature annual conference.

August 28, 2018

Remembering Pacific Council Member John McCain

Today we honor the memory of Senator McCain for his dedication to keeping the United States actively and thoughtfully engaged in the world, writes Jerrold D. Green.

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