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

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 20, 2016

Looking Back at 2016: Year in Review

Dr. Jerrold D. Green reflects on the progress made by the Pacific Council in 2016, and charts the course for the upcoming year.

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 15, 2016

A Challenge for Tech in the Fake News Era

The phenomenon of "fake news" has a broad international dimension, threatening U.S. foreign policy and governance. Seth Freeman calls on software engineers to develop a tool to help vet the credibility of digital news.

December 14, 2016

Colombia’s Peace Deal Should Advance, But Challenges Remain

The peace agreement between the Colombian government and Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels will likely move forward, but there are still challenges to overcome, Ms. Katja Newman and Dr. Abbey Steele told Pacific Council members during a Situation Briefing teleconference.

December 9, 2016

Open Societies, Open Governments, and Choice

Pacific Council Co-Chair Marc Nathanson calls for the incoming U.S. president to uphold the values of freedom of information and choice around the world.

December 9, 2016

Global Beat: Merkel Versus the Veil, and More

This week on Global Beat, Angela Merkel calls for a ban on veils in Germany; Buenos Aires fights sexual harassment in public; Shell does business in Iran; 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 7, 2016

First 100 Days: Do Not Provoke China

As part of the First 100 Days series, Malcolm Riddell warns of the potential for new conflicts if Donald Trump follows through with his campaign promises regarding China.

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