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 8, 2016

How to Fix Guantánamo's Broken Justice

Members of the Pacific Council's GTMO Task Force argue that replacing military judges with federal judges at Guantánamo is the best way to repair the damage done to U.S. credibility on the world stage.

March 4, 2016

Hessler-Radelet: Lasting Change Starts at the Local Level

An Event Envoy interview with Ms. Carrie Hessler-Radelet, 19th Director of the U.S. Peace Corps, on global development, security, health policy, and the mission of the organization.

March 2, 2016

CIA Director: Scourge of Terrorism Affects Us All

John Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, talked terrorism, Russia, China, cyber security, and drones at a recent Pacific Council event.

February 24, 2016

Bring in Federal Judges at Guantánamo Bay: A Special Report

A special report from the Pacific Council GTMO Task Force recommends that the U.S. government fairly and transparently expedite Guantánamo proceedings by empowering federal judges to preside over the Military Commission Trials.

February 22, 2016

Saudi Arabia and Iran: Friends or Foes?

Dr. Banafsheh Keynoush offers unique insight into the tumultuous Saudi-Iranian relationship, and argues that diplomacy will help solve the situation.

February 18, 2016

Getting to Democracy: Lessons from Successful Transitions

Through probing interviews with national leaders involved in 20th century democratic transitions, Abraham F. Lowenthal and Sergio Bitar explore how repressive regimes can give way to sustainable democracies. (Foreign Affairs, Jan/Feb 2016)

February 12, 2016

In an Interconnected World, the Human Connection Matters Most

Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet examines the challenges and opportunities that Peace Corps faces in the 21st century, and how volunteerism impacts the world.

February 5, 2016

The Future of Global Trade: A Visit to the Port of L.A.

A Pacific Council delegation recently visited the Port of Los Angeles to discuss the port's local and global economic impact, its record-breaking cargo operations, and several impressive environmental initiatives.

January 26, 2016

The Reality of Kurdistan

Phil Seib argues that it is time for the world to recognize an independent Kurdish state for the courageous people who have suffered so long and fought so hard.

January 22, 2016

Beyond Crimea: The New Russian Empire

Agnia Grigas breaks down the causes, drivers and motives of Moscow's drive to rebuild the Russian empire.

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