The third installment of the Pacific Council’s Summer Teleconference Series focused on advances in artificial intelligence and how its evolving technology can affect national security.
This week, officials express optimism about NAFTA negotiations; Iran rejects Trump’s meeting offer; North Korea returns the remains of U.S. service members; and more.
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A situation briefing teleconference on the nuclear accord struck in Vienna between Iran, the United States, and five other world powers.
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A situation briefing teleconference on China's recent stock market meltdown, and it's global impact.
It would be a mistake to think that the best way to address heavy-handed tactics of censorship and surveillance by authoritarian regimes is through similarly heavy-handed tactics by democracies, writes Shanthi Kalathil.
Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s election ushered in a new era in Mexican politics, experts told Pacific Council members in the second installment of the Summer Teleconference Series.
In the face of the challenge posed by the "sharp power" of authoritarian governments, democratic governments and societies should avoid any temptation to imitate the methods of their adversaries or overreact in ways that undercut the advantage of their “soft power,” writes Joseph Nye ahead of our teleconference on August 9.
This week, a former cricket star claims victory in Pakistan’s presidential election; Britain considers the consequences of a “no deal” Brexit; Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti leads a trade mission to East Asia; and more.
Panelists described river revitalization efforts around the world in a discussion with Pacific Council members and community members as Los Angeles looks to transform the LA River.
To prepare for and respond to risks to coastal communities due to climate change, U.S. policymakers across all levels of government need sound, actionable evidence in support of critical decisions, write Alice C. Hill, Roger-Mark De Souza, Christopher B. Field, Katharine J. Mach, and Meaghan E. Parker.








