Newsroom

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 23, 2017

SeouLA 2017: Driving Growth with Technology and Innovation

What role does technology and innovation play in fostering economic growth for developed economies like the United States and South Korea? A panel of experts at the SeouLA Forum on March 31 will discuss.

March 22, 2017

World Water Day Events Raise Awareness about Wastewater

Today, March 22, is World Water Day. This year’s theme is wastewater, accompanied by a campaign called “Why waste water?” The goal is to educate the public about reducing and reusing wastewater.

March 17, 2017

Brie Loskota named a 2017 WEF Young Global Leader

Pacific Council member Brie Loskota was named one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) of 2017.

March 17, 2017

Global Beat: Saudi Women’s Rights, Russian Hackers, and More

This week, Saudi Arabia held its first ever Girls Council meeting… without any women; the United States charged two Russians for cyber attacks; Malaysia and Australia have agreed to share intelligence on ISIL militants in Southeast Asia; and more.

March 16, 2017

An Internet Whole and Free

The Obama administration did not give away the internet, but rather relinquished a vestige of U.S. control over a domain that had long since expanded beyond the mastery of any one entity, writes Kal Raustiala.

March 13, 2017

The ISIL Delusion, the Al Qaeda Reality

Philip Seib argues that al Qaeda has been patiently waiting in the wings, ready to emerge again as the leader of global terror once ISIL is destroyed.

March 10, 2017

Sustainable Urban Development in the UAE's Masdar City

Delegates from the Pacific Council recently traveled to Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates to learn about the city's innovative approach to sustainable urban development.

March 10, 2017

Building Bridges through Sport: Qatar's World Cup Vision

In a recent meeting with H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, the Secretary General of Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (the body in charge of planning and operations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup), Pacific Council delegates discussed Qatar's mission to "transform perceptions of the Middle East through sport."

March 10, 2017

Qatar Foundation: Developing Human Capital Through Education

In a recent meeting with H.E. Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, CEO of the Qatar Foundation, Pacific Council delegates learned about Qatar's education institutes, science and research centers, and community development initiatives.

March 10, 2017

Anwar Gargash: Keeping the UAE "Part of the Global World"

During a recent Pacific Council delegation to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), members enjoyed a wide-ranging discussion on UAE foreign and domestic policy with H.E. Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

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