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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

July 12, 2017

Why Some Arab Countries Want to Shutter Al Jazeera

Although the politics of Al Jazeera remain controversial, shutting down any news organization weakens the viability of a free press—particularly in a region where democracy has so much difficulty gaining traction, writes Phil Seib.

July 6, 2017

Steve Miska Discusses Protecting Local Allies in Afghanistan

Afghans who helped the U.S. military are facing death threats as they await scarce special visas. Pacific Council member Steve Miska discusses the importance of protecting local allies in this KPCC story.

June 26, 2017

A Hardline Iran Could Be Around the Corner. Again.

Although moderate Iranian President Hassan Rouhani won reelection last month, hardliners made significant gains and could win the presidency in the next election, Koichiro Tanaka told Pacific Council members during the Edgerton Series on Iran and Turkey.

June 15, 2017

No Coherent U.S. Policy in the Middle East

It is not clear what U.S. strategic objectives are in the Middle East, Dr. Jerrold D. Green told Pacific Council members in a Situation Briefing teleconference on recent developments in the region.

April 11, 2017

Military Power and Soft Power in Syria: What Comes Next?

U.S. soft power recedes when the United States simply stands by as war crimes are committed, and it grows when the United States takes action in support of the victims of those crimes, writes Phil Seib.

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.

December 22, 2016

Senator George Mitchell: Two-State Solution the Only Option

The Honorable George Mitchell discussed his latest book about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Pacific Council members.

November 28, 2016

First 100 Days: Make Human Rights a Priority, Not War

As part of the First 100 Days interview series, Suzie Abdou discusses the refugee crisis and calls on the Trump administration to make clear its position on human rights and war.

November 14, 2016

First 100 Days: Outline a Strategy on the Middle East

As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. Jerrold D. Green discusses U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Middle East for the incoming administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump.

November 7, 2016

A Diplomatic Reality Check on U.S. Expectations in Iraq

Following a year-long stint as a U.S. diplomat in southern Iraq, Dr. Mieczyslaw Boduszynski argues that Washington needs to accept the reality of Iranian influence in Iraq while increasing its post-ISIL engagement with Iraqis through technology, investment, and higher education.

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