July 7, 2017

This week, North Korea successfully tests an intercontinental ballistic missile that is potentially capable of striking the United States; President Trump and President Putin hold their first face-to-face meeting at the G-20 Summit; the UN Security Council approves a major reduction of peacekeepers in Sudan’s Darfur region; and more.

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July 6, 2017

Afghans who helped the U.S. military are facing death threats as they await scarce special visas. Pacific Council member Steve Miska discusses the importance of protecting local allies in this KPCC story.

June 30, 2017

This week, more than 7,000 FARC rebels turn in their weapons as part of the Colombian peace agreement; a new computer virus from the Ukraine wreaks havoc on governments and businesses worldwide; a generic and inexpensive HIV drug will be introduced in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda; and more.

June 27, 2017

As part of its Mexico Initiative, the Pacific Council has partnered with the city of Los Angeles and the Mexican consulate on "The Year of Mexico in Los Angeles" (MXLA2017), a program celebrating the important relationship between L.A. and Mexico.

June 23, 2017

This week, Russia vows to shoot down U.S. jets in Syria flying west of the Euphrates; construction of a border wall fuels a diplomatic row between Ecuador and Peru; officials from the BRICS nations meet in South Africa; and more.

June 15, 2017

It is not clear what U.S. strategic objectives are in the Middle East, Dr. Jerrold D. Green told Pacific Council members in a Situation Briefing teleconference on recent developments in the region.

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