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

July 1, 2021

ISRAEL, PALESTINE, AND GOVERNANCE CHALLENGES

A conversation on recent developments in the Israel and Palestine relationship featuring Professor Amy Wilentz of the Literary Journalism Program at University of California, Irvine.

12:00pm

View recording here (members only)

June 22, 2021

U.S. STRATEGY ON THE MIDDLE EAST WITH CHUCK HAGEL AND BARBARA SLAVIN

A conversation with the Honorable Chuck Hagel, 24th Secretary of Defense, and Barbara Slavin, Washington correspondent for Al Monitor and Director, Future of Iran Initiative, the Atlantic Council, as part of the Pacific Council x World Affairs Global Leaders Series.

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Zoom

June 1, 2021

WHAT DOES AMERICA OWE TO VETERANS OF ITS 21st CENTURY WARS?

A dialogue with Steve Miska about his new book, Baghdad Underground Railroad: Saving American Allies in Iraq. Presented in partnership with Zócalo Public Square and the U.S. Veterans' Artists Alliance.

9:00am to 10:00am

Zoom Video Conference (login details provided day before or day of event)

May 26, 2021

A CONVERSATION ON THE 'QUAD'

Join us for a special dialogue featuring members from Quad governments to share perspectives on their commitment to cooperation. The “Quad” is composed of Japan, Australia, India, and the United States. Open to the public.

1:00pm to 2:00pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82490287881

May 13, 2021

HOPE AMID UNCERTAINTY: THE FUTURE OF AFGHANISTAN

An installment of the Pacific Council x World Affairs Global Leaders Series featuring former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini.

9:00am to 10:00am

Zoom

May 11, 2021

POWER PLAY: A LOOK AT INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS

An installment of the Edgerton Series on Responding to a Rising China, featuring Dr. Ashley Tellis of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, on the escalating India-China conflict. Open to the public.

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Zoom / Password: 744141

May 5, 2021

VACCINE DIPLOMACY ON THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER

If the United States has a vaccine surplus, where will doses go? Join Michael Camuñez, Linda Lopez, Andrew I. Rudman, and Eduardo Gonzaléz-Pier for a discussion about vaccine diplomacy and bilateral relations between the United States and Mexico with World Affairs.

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Zoom / Password: 159310

April 28, 2021

THE NEW MIDDLE EAST FAULT LINES

An installment of the Pacific Council x World Affairs Global Leaders Series featuring Gilles Kepel, professor at the Institute of Political Studies, on the new Middle East fault lines and the jihadi terror threat and how it continues to evolve in France.

11:00am to 12:00pm

Zoom

April 19, 2021

JACK DEVINE ON THE SPYMASTER'S PRISM

A Sustaining Member event featuring author Jack Devine on his latest book, Spymaster's Prism: The Fight Against Russian Aggression.

12:00pm to 12:45pm

Zoom Video Conference (login details provided day before or day of event)

April 2, 2021

EMERGING CRISIS AT THE BORDER

A discussion on the emerging migration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, featuring Essey Workie and Tom K. Wong. Open to the public.

11:00am to 12:00pm

Zoom / Password: 323646