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May 20, 2025
We invite you for a conversation on May 20th at 8am PT discussing the global impact of the budget cuts, organizational restructuring, and widespread layoffs at USAID, the primary agency for foreign aid and development assistance in the United States. The audience will hear from Pacific Council member Aimee Teplinsky, Supervisory Program Manager, DRG Bureau, USAID, Ambassador Erin McKee, Former Assistant Administrator for USAID’s Bureau for Europe and Eurasia, and Salvator Niyonzima, Former UN Resident Coordinator, Benin.
Online Webinar
May 20, 2025
The Pacific Council is excited to host an exclusive event with Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles, in conversation with Pacific Council Board Director, Maria Salinas, President and CEO, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, for a roundtable discussion on the challenges facing the Port of Los Angeles, how tariffs are impacting global trade and supply chain resilience, and the Port’s strategic vision to minimize damage to Los Angeles and Southern California.
8:30am
Los Angeles, CA
May 23, 2025
The Pacific Council invites you to a virtual conversation on Friday, May 23rd, at 9AM featuring Dr. Jerrold D. Green examining President Trump’s recent trip to the Middle East. The event will analyze the strategic implications, diplomatic developments, and potential impacts on regional stability. Dr. Green will explore how this visit fits into the broader context of US foreign policy and its impact on regional relationships.
9:00am
Online Webinar
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