This week, the United States cuts aid to Pakistan by $300 billion; Leaders meet to discuss Syria; Pentagon reconsiders Africa strategy; and more.
A GTMO Task Force Report
On this 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Pacific Council’s GTMO Task Force announces the release of its second report to renew the call for federal judges to preside over the military trials at Guantánamo and equip them with expanded powers to enforce deadlines, levy consequences, and propel these cases toward fair and final conclusions.
Dr. James L. Dr. Gelvin of UCLA provided a broad historical perspective to the current state of the modern Middle East during the first installment of the Pacific Council’s "How Did We Get Here?" series.
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The survival of a democratic society doesn’t require friendship from adversaries, but it fundamentally depends on respect for each other—and for the truth, write Robert Shrum and Mike Murphy.
Patt Morrison interviewed Pacific Council member Judge Ashley Tabaddor about her role as president of the National Association of Immigration Judges in the Los Angeles Times.
This week, North and South Korea push for increased cooperation; NAFTA negotiators near a new deal; a UN report says both sides of the conflict in Yemen are responsible for human rights abuses; and more.
This week, Russia announces largest war games since the Cold War; NAFTA talks reportedly near completion; Korean families reunite; and more.
Today we honor the memory of Senator McCain for his dedication to keeping the United States actively and thoughtfully engaged in the world, writes Jerrold D. Green.
Robert Lighthizer
NAFTA talks gained a new momentum in recent weeks following the election of Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Mexico’s willingness to negotiate bilaterally with the United States, writes Michael Camuñez.
