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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

December 6, 2017

California’s Water Solutions Discussed at COP23 Summit

The recent international climate talks in Bonn, Germany, included an entire day dedicated to water action, with many of the solutions presented reflecting those being pursued in California, writes Kirsten James.

December 4, 2017

U.S. Striking Right Balance With Vietnam in South China Sea

The Trump administration is continuing positive momentum in U.S.-Vietnam relations, writes Derek Grossman.

December 1, 2017

Global Beat: DPRK’s New Missile Could Reach U.S., and More

This week, North Korea tests a new missile experts say is capable of reaching the U.S. East Coast; Pope Francis urges tolerance for religious diversity in Myanmar but doesn’t say ‘Rohingya’; Mugabe’s former vice president is sworn in as Zimbabwe’s interim president; and more.

November 29, 2017

Defeated Terrorists in Marawi Pose Threat to Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian nations need to better coordinate their counterterrorism efforts following the battle against ISIL militants in Marawi City, the Philippines, write Dane Chamorro and Bill Dickey.

November 28, 2017

Government Agencies Must Adapt to Encrypted Apps

The U.S. government must pay attention to new messaging platforms that allow terrorists to communicate and complicate U.S. national security efforts, writes Marc Nathanson.

November 28, 2017

Experts Connect the Dots on Global Water Scarcity

Ahead of our inaugural Water Conference on December 1, several conference speakers discuss what compelled them to focus on water scarcity in their professions, how water scarcity relates to trade, and more.

November 22, 2017

Annual Giving 2017: Pay It Forward

Our 2017 Annual Giving season campaign, Pay It Forward, supports an organization-wide effort to bring new, diverse voices into our international affairs work.

November 21, 2017

Leading the Foreign Affairs Conversation in NYC & LA

Global cities like New York and Los Angeles are increasingly shaping the international policy conversation, New York City’s Commissioner for International Affairs Penny Abeywardena told Pacific Council members.

November 21, 2017

Blockchain Technology Will Influence International Relations

Governments should be asking themselves how blockchain technology will impact the international stage and how it should be regulated, writes Alexander Blum.

November 17, 2017

Global Beat: Zimbabwe Coup, South China Sea Talks, and More

This week, Zimbabwe’s military take President Robert Mugabe into custody during an attempted coup; China and ASEAN agree to begin talks on the South China Sea; the fifth round of NAFTA negotiations begin in Mexico City; and more.

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