During a recent Pacific Council delegation to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), members enjoyed a wide-ranging discussion on UAE foreign and domestic policy with H.E. Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
In a recent meeting with H.E. Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, CEO of the Qatar Foundation, Pacific Council delegates learned about Qatar's education institutes, science and research centers, and community development initiatives.
In a recent meeting with H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, the Secretary General of Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (the body in charge of planning and operations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup), Pacific Council delegates discussed Qatar's mission to "transform perceptions of the Middle East through sport."
Delegates from the Pacific Council recently traveled to Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates to learn about the city's innovative approach to sustainable urban development.
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Americans want safety and opportunity for their families—the very same desires of refugees that seek shelter on our shores, writes Kelsey Campbell.
Alexander Sehmer
Although the politics of Al Jazeera remain controversial, shutting down any news organization weakens the viability of a free press—particularly in a region where democracy has so much difficulty gaining traction, writes Phil Seib.
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.
Neon Tommy
In a world that has largely committed itself to a clean energy future, writes Jake Levine, President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord may be an opening for an alternative American climate leader: the state of California.
Lorie Shaull
In a Los Angeles Times op-ed, Pacific Council members Zev Yaroslavsky and Salam Al-Marayati urge the Supreme Court to strike down the Trump administration's travel ban.
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.
