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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

October 4, 2016

Ash Carter: U.S. to “Sharpen Military Edge” in Asia-Pacific

U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter delivered an address to U.S. Navy sailors, Pacific Council members, and others onboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in San Diego about the future of the Asia-Pacific.

September 30, 2016

Global Beat: U.S. Troops in Iraq, East Timor’s Oil, and More

This week, an additional 600 U.S. troops will assist Iraqi forces in retaking Mosul from ISIL; an international court will oversee negotiations between Australia and East Timor regarding ownership of a large undersea gas and oil field; the United States will soon deploy an anti-missile system to South Korea; and more.

September 28, 2016

Ya’alon: Israel’s “Realistic Defense Policies” Pay Dividends

Former Israeli defense minister Moshe Ya'alon discusses Israel's defense policies with Pacific Council members.

September 27, 2016

The Backlash Against Free Trade and What to Do About It

Ahead of our Members Weekend discussion on trade and wealth inequality, Vijaya Ramachandran argues more needs to be done to tackle the problem of trade-related job losses.

September 23, 2016

Global Beat: Swaziland’s Rhinos, Kashmir Tensions, and More

This week, Swaziland wants to sell its stock of rhino horns and harvest more; attacks in Kashmir raise tensions between India and Pakistan; China and Canada explore a free trade agreement; and more.

September 16, 2016

Global Beat: Syria Ceasefire, Myanmar Sanctions, and More

This week, Russia and the United States accuse each other of violating the new ceasefire in Syria; President Obama says sanctions against Myanmar will be lifted; Japan invests $30 billion in Africa; and more.

September 15, 2016

Citizen Diplomacy: An Emerging Soft Power Tool

Public diplomacy and international engagement must expand beyond the professional diplomat to include everyday citizens, writes Michele Johnsen. There are many powerful examples of citizen diplomacy, starting in the arts.

September 9, 2016

Global Beat: Iran Provokes the U.S. Navy… Again, and More

This week, Iranian vessels continue to provoke U.S. Navy ships; Ireland’s parliament votes to appeal Europe's tax ruling against Apple; Bolivia's transgender citizens celebrate a new law taking effect; and more.

September 2, 2016

Global Beat: Dilma Impeached, China Preps for G20, and More

This week, the Brazilian senate votes to officially remove Dilma Rousseff as president; China prepares to host the G20 Summit in Hangzhou; Spain’s prime minister loses a vote of confidence; and more.

August 26, 2016

Global Beat: To Mars from China, Gitmo Transfers, and More

This week, China releases details of its 2020 Mars rover mission; the Obama administration transfers 15 Guantánamo Bay detainees to the United Arab Emirates; bombings continue in Thailand; and more.

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