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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

November 14, 2016

First 100 Days: Overhaul America’s Cyber Infrastructure

As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. Abraham Wagner discusses U.S. priorities on cybersecurity, cyberwarfare, and surveillance for the incoming Trump administration.

November 14, 2016

First 100 Days: Stand Firm Against Russian Aggression

As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. Agnia Grigas discusses U.S. foreign policy priorities involving Russia, Syria, and more for the incoming administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump.

November 14, 2016

First 100 Days: Outline a Strategy on the Middle East

As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. Jerrold D. Green discusses U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Middle East for the incoming administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump.

November 13, 2016

After Liberating Mosul from ISIL, the Hardest Part Begins

The hardest part of the battle to retake Mosul will come after ISIL is driven out, Dr. Jessica Ashooh and Dr. Renad Mansour told Pacific Council members during a Situation Briefing teleconference.

November 11, 2016

Global Beat: World Leaders Respond to US Election, and More

This week on Global Beat, world leaders respond to Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election; India withdraws bank notes from circulation; Kenya pulls its troops from a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan; and more.

November 4, 2016

Global Beat: A New Spanish PM, Tension in Kashmir, and More

This week, Spain has a new government after 10 months; tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region; Cuba fails to meet its foreign investment goal; and more.

November 2, 2016

Should U.S. Step Back from the World? Most Members Say No

Panelists of the penultimate plenary debate session of Members Weekend 2016 sought to answer the question, "Should the United States take a step back from the world?"

November 1, 2016

Diplomacy, Not China, Will Solve North Korea Nuclear Problem

The United States cannot rely on China to intervene in North Korea’s nuclear program, Dr. David Kang and Dr. James Person told Pacific Council members.

October 28, 2016

Global Beat: Australia’s Climate Change, Cuba Vote, and More

This week, carbon emissions from human activities have driven significant changes to the climate in Australia; the United States abstains from a UN resolution condemning the embargo against Cuba for the first time; Gambia becomes the third country to leave the International Criminal Court; and more.

October 24, 2016

For the Next U.S. President, Middle East Peace Remains Key

The 45th President of the United States must remain invested in the Middle East peace process, panelists told Pacific Council members during the opening plenary session at Members Weekend 2016.

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