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

November 16, 2017

Facing Common Diseases as a Global Health Challenge

Common diseases that affect millions of people on all continents—such as arthritis—are often overlooked and underfunded, leaving a gap in care, writes Carolyn Miller.

November 16, 2017

Pacific Council Delegation to Europe’s Seats of Power

A Pacific Council delegation recently traveled to Brussels and The Hague for high-level meetings with officials from NATO, the EU, the IMF, the German Marshall Fund, the ICC, and more. Read about highlights from the trip.

November 15, 2017

Ma Ying-jeou Calls for Stronger Cross-Strait Relations

Relations between mainland China and Taiwan are deteriorating and must be restored, former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou told Pacific Council members.

November 15, 2017

The Mekong River: A Natural Resource As Strategic Terrain

China can use its influence on the Mekong River to realize its geopolitical goals, writes Sam Casella ahead of our inaugural Water Conference.

November 14, 2017

Afghans’ Optimism Rises Despite Security & Economic Concerns

A new Asia Foundation survey finds that the number of Afghans who say their country is moving in the right direction has increased and optimism has risen slightly, writes Amy Ovalle.

November 13, 2017

Water Solutions to the Displacement Crisis in the Mid East

Sound governance structures and public service regulations can help mitigate water management stressors on municipal water systems and services, write Todd Diamond and Basil Mahayni ahead of our inaugural Water Conference.

November 10, 2017

Global Beat: Trump Visits Asia, Saudi Power Shuffle and More

This week, President Trump visits Asia on his fourth foreign trip; 17 Saudi princes and officials are arrested in corruption sweep; COP23 climate conference kicks off in Germany; and more.

November 10, 2017

What to Expect at the COP23 Climate Summit in Bonn

With the COP23 Climate Summit now underway in Bonn, Germany, Pacific Council member Jesse Medlong lays out the major themes that observers can expect to see play out at the conference.

November 9, 2017

A View of the Middle East from the Gulf

Pacific Council member DJ Peterson recently returned from the Gulf and offers his thoughts on recent developments in the region in this dispatch.

November 6, 2017

Revising NAFTA to Govern the Digital Economy

Achieving the Trump administration's goal of revamping trade agreements to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and commodities will require implementing an ambitious agenda for revolutionary digital technologies essential to sustaining high value-added manufacturing and commodity production, writes Peter F. Cowhey.

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