Come share a drink with us on May 14 at 6 pm PT as we continue the Pacific Council's Cocktails With a Consulate event series! This installment will feature Consul General Minna Laajava, the Consul General of Finland in Los Angeles, and Ambassador (ret.). Kristina A. Kvien, President & CEO of the Pacific Council, for a conversation on the conflict in Ukraine and the broader U.S.-European strategy in the region.
Bel Air
The Pacific Council is hosting a virtual new member orientation on July 29th at 5 pm PT to welcome our recently elected members from the Spring 2025 cohort. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow new members, hear directly from longstanding members about their experiences at the Pacific Council, and meet Interim President & CEO, Dr. Jerrold D. Green, and Pacific Council staff.
Online Event
Hear from Tyler Beckelman, Former Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Africa, USAID, Ebenezer Obadare, Douglas Dillon Senior Fellow for African Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), and Ornella Nsoki, DRC Program Manager at PAEMA (Preventing and Ending Mass Atrocities), on July 25 at 8 am PT, for a dialogue addressing the longstanding tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Online Webinar
The Pacific Council invites you to a virtual briefing on Wednesday, June 25th, at 9 am with Dr. Jerrold D. Green examining the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Online Webinar
The Pacific Council is excited to host an intimate roundtable discussion with Ryan Hass, one of the nation’s foremost experts on U.S.-China relations and Director of the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings in Washington, D.C., on June 12 at 5 pm PT.
Santa Monica
Join the Pacific Council on June 12th at 10 am PT for a conversation examining the state of political relations and democracy in the Balkans. As political tensions rise across the region, civil society remains a vital force in safeguarding democracy. This event will explore the complex geopolitical dynamics shaping the Western Balkans through three key segments.
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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.
Online Webinar
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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