September 16, 2016
This week, Russia and the United States accuse each other of violating the new ceasefire in Syria; President Obama says sanctions against Myanmar will be lifted; Japan invests $30 billion in Africa; and more.
September 9, 2016
This week, Iranian vessels continue to provoke U.S. Navy ships; Ireland’s parliament votes to appeal Europe's tax ruling against Apple; Bolivia's transgender citizens celebrate a new law taking effect; and more.
U.S. Embassy Romania
September 15, 2016
Public diplomacy and international engagement must expand beyond the professional diplomat to include everyday citizens, writes Michele Johnsen. There are many powerful examples of citizen diplomacy, starting in the arts.
Senado Federal
September 2, 2016
This week, the Brazilian senate votes to officially remove Dilma Rousseff as president; China prepares to host the G20 Summit in Hangzhou; Spain’s prime minister loses a vote of confidence; and more.
Carlos Díaz
August 22, 2016
Abraham F. Lowenthal argues that it’s time for the leaders of the Caracas government and its opponents to begin negotiating a way back from the abyss.
Jiuquan Space Launch Center
August 26, 2016
This week, China releases details of its 2020 Mars rover mission; the Obama administration transfers 15 Guantánamo Bay detainees to the United Arab Emirates; bombings continue in Thailand; and more.
August 19, 2016
This week, the United Nations accepts responsibility for Haiti's 2010 cholera outbreak; French cities ban Muslim women from wearing burkinis at beaches; a top North Korean diplomat defects; and more.
February 12, 2016
Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet examines the challenges and opportunities that Peace Corps faces in the 21st century, and how volunteerism impacts the world.
USC Gould School of Law
August 23, 2016
Rip Smith, a founding member and long-time friend of the Pacific Council, was the first minority tenured professor at USC Law.
August 17, 2016
Phil Seib explores how diplomacy in our hyper-connected world is being transformed into a global participatory process by new media tools and newly empowered publics.
