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 8, 2018

Exploring Presidential Power in "Presidents of War"

Pacific Council member Philip Seib writes about presidential authority during wartime in his review of the book, Presidents of War.

November 5, 2018

On the Rebound: U.S.-Taiwan Relations

As U.S.-China tensions heat up, America's relationship with Taiwan is having a renaissance, writes James Cutchin.

November 5, 2018

Strategically Protecting Soft Networks at PolicyWest

A panel discussion focusing on Strategically Protecting Soft Networks to support interpreters, advisors, and contractors assisting the U.S. in conflict zones.

November 2, 2018

Global Beat: Merkel Resignation, Bolsonaro Win, and More

This week, Angela Merkel announces resignation; Brazil's Bolsonaro wins election; the United States reaffirms support for Taiwan; and more.

October 31, 2018

The Fate of Populism at PolicyWest

Panelists at PolicyWest debated the future of populism and whether or not it will continue to gain momentum.

October 30, 2018

The Future of the Guantánamo Bay Trials at PolicyWest

Members of the Pacific Council GTMO Task Force discuss the most recent report, A Matter of Time, at PolicyWest.

October 25, 2018

Global Beat: INF Termination, Korean Peace Process, and More

This week, the United States announces the termination of the INF treaty; North and South Korea agree to remove arms from Joint Security Area; top political leaders receive explosive devices; and more.

October 16, 2018

U.S.-China Naval Tensions in the South China Sea

During a discussion with Pacific Council members on September 20, Dr. James Tong of UCLA dissected the complicated U.S.-China relationship underlying disputes over the South China Sea.

October 12, 2018

Global Beat: Khashoggi Mystery, Afghan Peace Talks, and More

This week, a Saudi journalist disappears after entering the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul; U.S. envoy to Afghanistan travels to Pakistan for peace talks; French and Italian leaders vow to save Europe; and more.

October 5, 2018

Global Beat: Election Violence, USMCA Trade Deal, and More

This week, Afghanistan faces election violence; the United States, Canada, and Mexico reach a trade deal; the United States indicts Russian officials for cyber attacks; and more.

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