On Wednesday, April 29th, at 9:30 am PT, the Pacific Council is hosting a virtual book talk with Zhengyu "Z" Huang, former President of the Committee of 100 and author of Rethinking China: Challenging Our Economic Assumptions & Opportunities for Lasting Prosperity. Huang will be joined in conversation by Philip Yun, Co-President & Co-CEO, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California (CCWA), and Asia Pacific Senior Fellow at the Pacific Council.
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Raise a glass with us as we launch Cocktails With A Consulate, a new in-person event series hosted in collaboration with members of the Los Angeles Consular Corps. Each gathering will pair uniquely themed cocktails with a conversation on the global discourse, creating space to strengthen Los Angeles’ diplomatic relationships.
Los Angeles, CA
The Pacific Council invites you to a virtual conversation on Friday, May 23, at 9 am 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.
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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.
Los Angeles, CA
We invite you for a conversation on May 20 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.
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Join the Pacific Council on May 12 at 9 AM PT for an exciting conversation with our expert panel, Michael Karanicolas, Associate Professor of Law at Dalhousie University, and Karen North, Clinical Professor of Communication at USC, and Scott Kraft, Senior Vice President and editor at large for enterprise and investigative journalism and special projects at the Los Angeles Times, who will explore how digital media is reshaping civic life and diplomatic strategies.
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Join us — May 8, 2025! This spring, gather with fellow members, thought leaders, and our Interim President and CEO Dr. Jerrold D. Green for an unforgettable evening of critical dialogue on the pressing challenges shaping global affairs. This year, we proudly recognize two extraordinary storytellers: fellow Board Director Teddy Schwarzman, the visionary CEO of Black Bear Pictures, and Ailsa Chang, the award-winning host of NPR’s All Things Considered.
Beverly Hills, CA
Tune in for our webinar, Navigating the Atlantic: Europe-U.S. Relations in Trump’s First 100 Days. Get expert perspectives on how the Trump Administration’s first 100 days have shaped transatlantic relations—and what’s next for Europe and the U.S.
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Join us Wednesday, April 23 at 8 AM PT for a webinar examining the complex and evolving economic relationship between the United States and China. As two of the world’s largest economies, their trade dynamics, tariff policies, and financial strategies have far-reaching implications for global markets.
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We invite sustaining members of the Pacific Council to a special evening at the Skirball Cultural Center on April 9 from 6 to 8:30 PM. This unique dinner experience, set against the backdrop of the Common Ground exhibit, offers a rare opportunity to engage with art and dialogue in an intimate setting.
Skirball Cultural Center
We are hosting a discussion on Thursday, April 3 at 8 AM PT on the topic of Arctic security, Greenland’s strategic and economic importance, and implications for U.S. relationships with Russia, China, Denmark, and Canada. Members will hear from Marc Nathanson, Former Ambassador to Norway under Joe Biden, and Rufus Gifford, Former Ambassador to Denmark under Barack Obama.
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