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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 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 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.

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.

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