Activities

Upcoming Events & Activities

November 7, 2024

Book Talk: Sherri Goodman on Climate, Military Leadership, & Global Security

Discover how the U.S. Military is confronting one of the biggest security threats of our time—climate change—through the eyes of a trailblazer in defense and environmental leadership.

We invite you to a compelling discussion with Sherri Goodman, author of “Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership and the Fight for Global Security,” as she shares insights from her groundbreaking book. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience as the Pentagon’s first Chief Environmental Officer, Goodman takes us behind the scenes to explore how climate change has become one of the most urgent threats to global security.

Santa Monica, CA

April 7, 2022

WHAT WOULD CHARLIE WILSON DO? HOW THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY CAN SUPPORT UKRAINE

Join us for a virtual event featuring, James Arroyo, Director of the Ditchley Foundation as he discusses how the global community can support Ukraine in its fight to survive as a free and democratic state.

11:00am to 12:00pm

Zoom

March 30, 2022

SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS SERIES FEAT. PDAS RICARDO ZUNIGA

Please join ASU, UCLA, University of Guadalajara, and the Pacific Council for a breakfast conversation at the ASU California Center with United States' Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs and Special Envoy for the Northern Triangle, Ricardo Zúñiga.

8:30am to 10:30am

ASU California Center

March 22, 2022

SPIES, LIES, AND ALGORITHMS

A virtual event featuring past co-director of Stanford’s Center for International Security and Cooperation, Amy B. Zegart, on her latest book, SPIES, LIES, AND ALGORITHMS

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Zoom

March 16, 2022

3.16.22 New Member Orientation

A virtual event offering new members the opportunity to learn more about the Pacific Council's current work and how to get involved.

3:30pm to 5:00pm

Zoom

March 4, 2022

CALIFORNIA IN A CHANGING WORLD

This is an in-person event featuring Justice Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuellar, president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on the role of California in a changing world. This event will be held on the Westside and proof of vaccination is required for attendance.

12:00pm to 2:00pm

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February 18, 2022

COUNTERING RUSSIA AND CHINA: A CONVERSATION W/ CONGRESSMEMBER AMI BERA

An installment of the Pacific Council x World Affairs Global Leaders Series featuring Congressmember Ami Bera (D-CA) on countering Russia and China.

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Zoom

February 16, 2022

PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND RECOVERY

A virtual event on the pandemic response featuring Dr. Omar Najim, Executive Office Director at Department of Health, Abu Dhabi in conversation with Dr. Soniya Gandhi, infectious disease specialist and Vice President of Medical Affairs and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Cedars-Sinai. This event is open to the public.

8:00am to 9:00am

Zoom

January 20, 2022

INFORMATION AT WAR

A virtual webcast featuring Professor Philip Seib, Professor Emeritus of Journalism and Public Diplomacy at the University of Southern California, on his new book Information at War.

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Zoom

December 14, 2021

2021: YEAR IN REVIEW

A virtual conversation featuring the Pacific Council's President and CEO, Dr. Jerrold D. Green.

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Zoom

November 17, 2021

EDGERTON SERIES: CHINA'S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE

The final installment of the Edgerton Series on Responding to a Rising China, focusing on China's Belt and Road Initiative. Open to the public.

11:00am to 12:00pm

Zoom