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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

September 7, 2017

U.S.-Russia Relations Tense, But Cooperation is Possible

The United States and Russia may have an adversarial relationship, but that does not mean they cannot cooperate on issues of mutual concern and interest, Dr. Agnia Grigas and Dr. Vidya Nadkarni told Pacific Council members in the fourth installment of the Pacific Council’s Summer Teleconference Series.

August 23, 2017

Russia’s Return to Empire

Revanchist and resurgent, Russia appears ready to challenge the current post-Cold War order, writes Agnia Grigas. Tensions between Russia and the West are unlikely to subside because the fundamental sources of conflict will persist.

May 5, 2017

More at Stake in French Election than Future of France

The stakes in the upcoming French presidential election are extremely high, Mira Kamdar and Philippe Le Corre told Pacific Council members in a Situation Briefing teleconference.

April 24, 2017

Instability Threatens to Undermine the European Project

Europe is facing internal and external pressures that could undermine EU stability and trigger a reversion to a nation-centric continent, Ambassadors Colleen Bell and John Emerson told Pacific Council members at Spring Conference 2017.

February 24, 2017

In the Midst of a ‘Monumental Shift’ in U.S.-NATO Relations

U.S.-NATO relations are undergoing a period of major change, Dr. Gale Mattox and Ms. Elisabeth Braw told Pacific Council members.

December 1, 2016

Fostering Transatlantic Dialogue in Germany

In the spirit of fostering transatlantic dialogue, next week the Pacific Council's Justin Chapman will travel to Germany during the German Federal Foreign Office’s "Think Transatlantic" Study Tour, an informational visit for young writers and researchers of U.S. think tanks.

November 15, 2016

First 100 Days: Reassure Allies that America Has Their Backs

As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. DJ Peterson discusses the domestic and global issues and trends facing the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump.

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.

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.

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