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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

February 16, 2017

Kevin Rudd: 2017 is the Year of Living Dangerously

Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd laid out his concerns for the international community at an event presented by the Pacific Council and the Asia Society.

February 10, 2017

Global Beat: Romania Protests, North Korea’s Nukes, and More

This week, massive protests continued in Romania following a government decree to decriminalize corruption; North Korea continues to build out its missile program; the former prime minister of Somalia wins the country’s presidential election; and more.

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.

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 25, 2017

Mayor Garcetti: This is L.A.’s Time to Lead as a Global City

Los Angeles needs to assert itself as a role model for the world in this Pacific Century, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti told Pacific Council members in his inaugural State of the Global City address.

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.

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.

December 23, 2016

Global Beat: Russian Envoy to Turkey Assassinated, and More

This week on Global Beat, an off-duty Turkish police officer assassinated Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, in Ankara; the Obama administration plans to transfer more Guantánamo Bay prisoners; Uganda invests in a solar future; and more.

December 16, 2016

Global Beat: East Aleppo Falls, FARC Deal Advances, and More

This week on Global Beat: Syrian government troops seize control of Aleppo’s opposition-held eastern sector; a Colombian court approves "fast track" status of the new peace accord with FARC rebels; China responds to President-elect Trump's phone call with Taiwan's president; and more.

December 2, 2016

Global Beat: World Reacts to Fidel Castro’s Death, and More

This week, the world reacts to the death of Cuba’s Fidel Castro; Zimbabwe releases a new currency; a conservative hard-liner emerges as France’s possible next president; and more.

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