January 18, 2024
Virtual
Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the dynamics of Taiwan's National Elections and explore their implications for both the United States and China.
November 12, 2023
CSUN Northridge, Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts 18111 Nordhoff St., Los Angeles, CA 91325
Join us for an extraordinary evening featuring the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble, founded by renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. This global collective of artists blends diverse traditions to create music that fosters cultural collaboration and passion-driven learning for a more inclusive world.
March 27, 2024
Mid-City
Join the Pacific Council for an evening of cocktails, mingling and discussion featuring Ambassador Nina Hachigian (ret), the first U.S. Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy. Ambassador Hachigian will offer insights into her work and her diplomatic approach, emphasizing the significance of collaboration at the local level in addressing global challenges.
October 11, 2023
Zoom
Join the Pacific Council for an in-depth webinar as we delve into the latest Israel-Gaza Conflict, a crisis that has captured global attention over the past weekend.
March 21, 2024
Webinar
Join the Pacific Council for an insightful conversation examining the stakes of Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers for aiding and abetting illegal arms sales. In January, a federal appeals panel in Massachusetts ruled that Mexico’s civil lawsuit can move forward, reversing a lower court dismal. A February 22 hearing is scheduled in Arizona on a separate case filed by Mexico against gun retailers.
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October 18, 2023
Zoom
Professor Karlinsky will offer firsthand insights into daily life in Israel amid unprecedented challenges and the evolving political discussions at the conflict's epicenter. Together, we will explore the latest developments and diverse perspectives, shedding light on the mounting human and political impact.
March 11, 2024
Beverly Hills
Join us for a fireside chat with featured guests Ambassador Charles H. Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association, and Ambassador Colleen Bell, Executive Director, California Film Commission, Former United States Ambassador to Hungary.
November 10, 2023
Webinar/Zoom
Join us for the third installment of our rapid response webinar series as we continue our exploration of the evolving Israel-Gaza Conflict with focus on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In this session, we welcome Pacific Council member Professor Topher McDougal, an expert in economic development and peace studies.
December 7, 2023
Beverly Hills, CA
Embrace the spirit of the season at our "Norwegian Yuletide Soiree," featuring the Honorable Marc B. Nathanson, U.S. Ambassador to Norway and former Pacific Council Board Co-Chair. Join us as we bid farewell to the year and celebrate the holiday season in style.
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September 27, 2023
Zoom
In advance of the November APEC Summit in San Francisco, Ambassador Matt Murray (U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) and Monica Hardy Whaley (President of the National Center for APEC/Pacific Summit Resources) will join us to brief us on the importance of U.S. economic engagement with the Asia Pacific region, current agendas in the works, challenges, and recent successes.
