June 10, 2020
ANNOUNCING THE PACIFIC COUNCIL MAGAZINE

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.

U.S. Institute of Peace

March 6, 2020
The LA Times’ 1995 Interview on Founding the Pacific Council

In May 1995, the Los Angeles Times interviewed Dr. Abraham Lowenthal about the founding of the Pacific Council on International Policy in an article titled “Redefining U.S. Foreign Policy by Focusing on the Pacific Rim.” In our 25th year, we share it from the archives.

February 26, 2020
GTMO Observer Dispatch: U.S. vs. Al-Nashiri

As part of the Pacific Council’s GTMO Observer Program, Philip Recht traveled to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to attend the pre-trial proceedings involving the U.S. prosecution against Abd Al Rahim Hussayn Muhammad Al-Nashiri, the alleged orchestrator of the bombing of the USS Cole in 2000. Read his Observer Dispatch.

February 14, 2020
How Should Companies Promote LGBTIQ Rights Globally?

At a recent discussion co-hosted by the Pacific Council, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, and OutRight Action International, experts highlighted best practices for companies with a global presence that seek to support LGBTIQ communities everywhere they do work, writes Thomas Zimmerman.

Rod Waddington

February 12, 2020
New Approaches Are Needed for Transborder Water Issues

As Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan continue their historic negotiations over the filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam being built near the source of the Blue Nile, we are reminded of the grave stakes involved when countries share water resources, writes Lauren Nicole Core.

February 10, 2020
Frank Baxter Receives LA Chamber’s Civic Medal of Honor

On January 30, Ambassador Frank Baxter was awarded the Civic Medal Honor from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, reflecting his far-reaching generosity toward causes throughout the city of Los Angeles.

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