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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 7, 2016

First 100 Days: Do Not Provoke China

As part of the First 100 Days series, Malcolm Riddell warns of the potential for new conflicts if Donald Trump follows through with his campaign promises regarding China.

December 5, 2016

First 100 Days: Move Guantánamo Trials Forward

As part of the First 100 Days series, Michelle Kezirian discusses the future of the Guantánamo Bay prison during the Trump administration.

December 2, 2016

Global Beat: World Reacts to Fidel Castro’s Death, and More

This week, the world reacts to the death of Cuba’s Fidel Castro; Zimbabwe releases a new currency; a conservative hard-liner emerges as France’s possible next president; and more.

November 30, 2016

U.S. Influence in the Asia-Pacific: An Uncertain Future?

A Pacific Council delegation recently traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii, to explore U.S. foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific. Several key themes emerged from the visit, write Ashley McKenzie and Jamie Skiba.

November 28, 2016

First 100 Days: Make Human Rights a Priority, Not War

As part of the First 100 Days interview series, Suzie Abdou discusses the refugee crisis and calls on the Trump administration to make clear its position on human rights and war.

November 22, 2016

For Trump, Focus on Transition, Wait on Foreign Policy Plans

President-elect Donald J. Trump should focus on his administration’s transition rather than rushing to get everything on his foreign policy agenda done in the first 100 days, Dr. Elizabeth N. Saunders and Dr. Kori Schake told Pacific Council members in two Situation Briefings.

November 21, 2016

First 100 Days: Do Not Void the Iran Nuclear Deal

As part of the First 100 Days interview series, Colonel (r.) Steve Miska discusses the future of U.S. engagement in the Middle East, the next stage in the fight against ISIL, and what will happen if the Trump administration voids the Iran nuclear deal.

November 18, 2016

Global Beat: Russia Leaves the ICC over Crimea, and More

This week on Global Beat, Russia withdraws from the International Criminal Court; Yemen rejects U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s ceasefire offer; Pakistan orders Turkish teachers to leave the country; and more.

November 17, 2016

First 100 Days: Recognize that America Needs a Strong Mexico

As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. Pamela K. Starr discusses the future of U.S.-Mexico relations, why Mexico should be proactive about renegotiating NAFTA, and the prospects for comprehensive immigration reform under the Trump administration.

November 15, 2016

First 100 Days: Reassure Allies that America Has Their Backs

As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. DJ Peterson discusses the domestic and global issues and trends facing the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump.

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