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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 24, 2017

Iran Deal is Imperfect, But Decertification was a Mistake

The Iran nuclear deal's imperfections do not justify decertification, Pacific Council President and CEO Dr. Jerrold D. Green said in an interview following his remarks at Members Weekend.

October 24, 2017

Terrorism Continues to Evolve

Judging from recent headlines from the battlefields of Iraq and Syria, we might believe that terrorist groups are on their last legs. Not so, writes Phil Seib.

October 24, 2017

Tillerson’s Views on India Defy Trump’s Foreign Policy

Ahead of his trip to Delhi, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson articulated a clear vision for the U.S. relationship with India. Let’s hope it was not an anomaly, writes Manpreet Singh Anand.

October 23, 2017

Was Obama’s Foreign Policy a Success? Most Members Say Yes

At Members Weekend 2017, panelists debated the question, "Was Barack Obama’s foreign policy a success?" After the debate, 61 percent of members voted "yes."

October 20, 2017

Global Beat: Xi Consolidates Power, Raqqa Liberated and More

This week, President Xi Jinping expands his power at China’s 19th Communist Party Congress; U.S.-backed Syrian forces reclaim about 90 percent of ISIL’s capital city of Raqqa; more than 270 people are killed by truck bombs in downtown Mogadishu; and more.

October 19, 2017

Russia’s Challenge to the Liberal World Order: Part Two

Putin still seeks partnership with the United States, but only on the basis perceived as equal terms and consistent with advancing Russia’s interests, writes Sharyl Cross.

October 19, 2017

Welcoming the Pacific Council’s New Directors

The Pacific Council is pleased to announce eight new members of our Board of Directors as of October 2017.

October 18, 2017

Why the United States Needs a 355-Ship Navy Now

If we do not maintain global supremacy on the seas, nations hostile to our principles will fill the gaps, write Robert C. O'Brien and Jerry Hendrix.

October 13, 2017

Global Beat: U.S.-Turkey Spat, NAFTA Dispute, and More

This week, relations continue to deteriorate between the United States and Turkey; allies clash over NAFTA negotiations; Catalan suspends its declaration of independence pending talks with Spain; and more.

October 13, 2017

Russia’s Challenge to the Liberal World Order: Part One

The U.S.-Russian relationship stands at the lowest point in nearly three decades, but the interests of the two countries intersect on several issues with some potential for cooperation, writes Sharyl Cross ahead of Members Weekend.

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