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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

April 29, 2016

Global Beat: Dilma's Impeachment, Brexit, Syria, and More

This week on Global Beat: Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment drama continues; India and Pakistan attempt to mend fences; China clamps down on foreign NGOs; and more.

April 21, 2016

Insights from Spring Conference 2016

Spring Conference was filled with debates and exchanges on discussions ranging from China's economy and Russia's foreign policy to Gitmo and the future of global energy, Iran, and global health. Read the notable insights!

April 6, 2016

Inside Iran: An Interview with Nina Ansary

Ahead of our Spring Conference discussion on everyday life inside the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Nina Ansary sheds light on the country's growing women's movement, and her hopes for the future.

January 21, 2016

Robinson: A People-Centered Approach to Climate Change

In 2015, the world witnessed the worst refugee and migrant crisis in seven decades as millions fled extreme drought, armed conflict, and unlivable conditions. Last year was also officially the hottest year in the historical record.

January 14, 2016

For Refugees, a Digital Passage to Europe

Mark Latonero reflects on how technology both benefits and exploits ‪‎refugees‬ as they travel along perilous routes in search for better lives in ‪‎Europe‬.

January 11, 2016

Mary Robinson to Accept Special Pacific Council Award

The Pacific Council will honor Mary Robinson on January 12, 2016, as she accepts the Warren Christopher Public Service Award at an event in Los Angeles.

July 27, 2015

7 Facts You Need to Know About Homelessness in L.A.

More people are displaced in L.A. today than in 2013: Los Angeles is the third most homeless city in the world.

July 2, 2015

Human Trafficking in Los Angeles: A Global Crisis

One of the worst hubs of human trafficking in the world is Los Angeles. Here's why that matters.

February 17, 2015

Global Cities Will Decide the World’s Future

Today, dynamic and diverse global cities like Los Angeles – with centralized administration and huge breadth of human productivity – have become the motors of global economic growth.

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