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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

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 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.

December 21, 2016

Duterte's Turn to China is a Rebalance, Not a Pivot

Ms. Shihoko Goto and Dr. Robert S. Ross discuss Philippines President Duterte's efforts to rebalance relations with China and the United States.

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 8, 2016

First 100 Days: Do No Harm in Latin America

As part of the First 100 Days interview series, Dr. Abraham Lowenthal says the Trump administration should not disturb America’s relationships with Latin American countries.

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.

November 30, 2016

U.S. Influence in the Asia-Pacific: An Uncertain Future?

A Pacific Council delegation recently traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii, to explore U.S. foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific. Several key themes emerged from the visit, write Ashley McKenzie and Jamie Skiba.

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 22, 2016

For Trump, Focus on Transition, Wait on Foreign Policy Plans

President-elect Donald J. Trump should focus on his administration’s transition rather than rushing to get everything on his foreign policy agenda done in the first 100 days, Dr. Elizabeth N. Saunders and Dr. Kori Schake told Pacific Council members in two Situation Briefings.

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