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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

March 2, 2018

Global Beat: Xi’s Permanent Power, Syria Truce, and More

This week, China removes presidential term limits; Syrian humanitarian truce doesn’t stop civilian casualties; U.S. intelligence officials announce that seven U.S. states had their election systems hacked by Russia in 2016; and more.

February 23, 2018

Global Beat: Myanmar Sanctions, Russian Mercenaries and More

This week, the EU issues new sanctions on Myanmar generals; Russian mercenaries are dying in Syria; Pakistan remains off the list of terror financiers for now; and more.

February 21, 2018

The Intelligence Community is Vital in Age of Cyber Threats

With the evolving danger of cyber-attacks, the U.S. intelligence community is more important than ever, Principal Deputy Director of U.S. National Intelligence Susan Gordon recently told Pacific Council members.

February 16, 2018

Global Beat: Zuma Resigns, Syrian War Escalates, and More

This week, Jacob Zuma resigns as president of South Africa; the civil war in Syria escalates; the U.S. intelligence community braces for Russian hacking in the 2018 midterms; and more.

February 13, 2018

The Case for Global Boards

Global, diverse boards are the future for any company or organization that wants to maintain a competitive advantage, writes Susan Shultz.

February 12, 2018

Trudeau: Strengthening NAFTA is Key to U.S.-Canada Relations

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended NAFTA and free trade in a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

February 9, 2018

Global Beat: Korean Olympics, Mexican Journalists, and More

This week, a North Korean delegation arrives in South Korea for the Olympics; Mexican journalists flee for their lives; the war in Syria intensifies; and more.

February 2, 2018

Global Beat: Puerto Rico Still in Need, Post-Brexit and More

This week, Puerto Rico is still in need of FEMA assistance; the United Kingdom and China are looking to make a post-Brexit trade deal; Cape Town imposes firmer restrictions on water use; and more.

January 30, 2018

Peru’s Biggest Political Challenges Today

The relative political stability that has facilitated Peru’s sustained growth is now under serious threat, write Jane Jaquette and Abraham Lowenthal.

January 26, 2018

Water and the California Dream

California must look for solutions to its water crisis that do not result in another series of "water wars," writes Maria Mehranian.

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