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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.

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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, 2018

How Did We Get Here? Russia, Crimea, and the West

What is the driving force behind Russia's annexation of Crimea? USC student Meijun Li provides a few possible explanations.

November 9, 2018

Global Beat: U.S. Elections, Nuclear Talks, and More

This week, U.S. elections may affect foreign policy; North Korea cancels nuclear talks; Disagreements continue over Rohingya repatriation; and more.

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 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 23, 2018

Regulating International Space Mining, an Enormous Industry

The international community should create appropriate rules and regulations for space mining and exploration, writes Robert Garcia.

October 19, 2018

Global Beat: Honduran Migrants, Khashoggi Murder, and More

This week, Honduran migrants head to the United States; the Trump administration speaks out about alleged Khashoggi murder; Japan unveils plan for foreign workers; and more.

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.

September 28, 2018

Global Beat: Venezuela Sanctions, Ethiopia Arrests, and More

This week, the United States imposes sanctions on Venezualan officials; China criticizes U.S. military sale to Taiwan; Ethiopia arrests thousands; and more.

September 21, 2018

Global Beat: Brazil Election, Korea Summit, and More

This week, Brazil’s election season is mired in controversy; the leaders of North and South Korea hold another summit; a second Brexit referendum is a possibility; and more.

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