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.
June 21, 2017
Despite President Trump’s intention to withdraw the United States federal government from the Paris Accord, U.S. cities, states, and corporations can make an impact on climate action.
U.S. Navy
July 18, 2017
Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduces three amendments to the FY2018 defense bill based on recommendations from the Pacific Council GTMO Task Force.
July 25, 2017
China has used a divide and conquer tactic among Southeast Asian nations to expand its control of the South China Sea, Lindsey Ford and Murray Hiebert told Pacific Council members in the first installment of the Summer Teleconference Series.
August 1, 2017
Saudi Arabia has committed war crimes in Yemen’s civil war, creating a humanitarian disaster that demands resolution, Ambassador Barbara K. Bodine and Mr. James P. Farwell told Pacific Council members in the second installment of the Pacific Council’s Summer Teleconference Series.
LA 2028
August 3, 2017
Pacific Council member and LA 2028 Bid Committee CEO Gene Sykes discusses the impact hosting the Games will have on Los Angeles’ role as a global city.
August 16, 2017
Climate change and regional conflicts make South Asia one of the most water insecure regions in the world, Dr. Zafar Adeel and Dr. Isha Ray told Pacific Council members in the third installment of the Pacific Council’s Summer Teleconference Series.
August 25, 2017
Pacific Council member George Nolfi’s new film about Bruce Lee, Birth of the Dragon, is a product of the burgeoning relationship between Hollywood and China, demonstrated by increased Chinese investments in American studios and films.
August 30, 2017
In recent media interviews, Pacific Council board members Mickey Kantor and Michael Camuñez said NAFTA needs to be updated but urged President Trump not to pull the United States out of the agreement entirely.
September 7, 2017
The United States and Russia may have an adversarial relationship, but that does not mean they cannot cooperate on issues of mutual concern and interest, Dr. Agnia Grigas and Dr. Vidya Nadkarni told Pacific Council members in the fourth installment of the Pacific Council’s Summer Teleconference Series.
