Newsroom

June 10, 2020

The Pacific Council has launched a new platform for our member-written commentary and analysis. We are unveiling the Pacific Council Magazine, where you can find pieces written by our members on local-to-global topics, plus member spotlights and recaps and recordings from our events. Bookmark the new Pacific Council Magazine at pacificcouncil.online.

All previously published Newsroom articles are available below in the Newsroom Archive.

Please note that all upcoming events will still appear at our main website, pacificcouncil.org, or by visiting the Activities menu above.

May 20, 2021

CONTINUING OUR COLLABORATION ON FOREIGN REPORTING WITH USC

September 17, 2020

A GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA'S LOCAL-TO-GLOBAL BALLOT MEASURES

November 7, 2016

A Diplomatic Reality Check on U.S. Expectations in Iraq

Following a year-long stint as a U.S. diplomat in southern Iraq, Dr. Mieczyslaw Boduszynski argues that Washington needs to accept the reality of Iranian influence in Iraq while increasing its post-ISIL engagement with Iraqis through technology, investment, and higher education.

November 4, 2016

Global Beat: A New Spanish PM, Tension in Kashmir, and More

This week, Spain has a new government after 10 months; tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region; Cuba fails to meet its foreign investment goal; and more.

November 2, 2016

Should U.S. Step Back from the World? Most Members Say No

Panelists of the penultimate plenary debate session of Members Weekend 2016 sought to answer the question, "Should the United States take a step back from the world?"

November 1, 2016

Diplomacy, Not China, Will Solve North Korea Nuclear Problem

The United States cannot rely on China to intervene in North Korea’s nuclear program, Dr. David Kang and Dr. James Person told Pacific Council members.

October 28, 2016

Global Beat: Australia’s Climate Change, Cuba Vote, and More

This week, carbon emissions from human activities have driven significant changes to the climate in Australia; the United States abstains from a UN resolution condemning the embargo against Cuba for the first time; Gambia becomes the third country to leave the International Criminal Court; and more.

October 24, 2016

For the Next U.S. President, Middle East Peace Remains Key

The 45th President of the United States must remain invested in the Middle East peace process, panelists told Pacific Council members during the opening plenary session at Members Weekend 2016.

October 21, 2016

Ambassadors: U.S.-Mexico Alliance More Important Than Ever

Ambassador of the United States to Mexico Roberta Jacobson and Ambassador of Mexico to the United States Carlos Sada discussed the rhetoric and reality of the U.S.-Mexico partnership during Members Weekend 2016.

October 21, 2016

Global Beat: Battle for Mosul, the BRICS Summit, and More

This week, the battle to retake Mosul gets underway; India hosts the 8th BRICS Summit and shuns Pakistan; Burundi and South Africa quit the International Criminal Court; and more.

October 21, 2016

Insights from Members Weekend 2016

Members Weekend was filled with discussions ranging from the refugee crisis and California's drought to Zika and North Korea's nuclear future. Read the notable insights!

October 19, 2016

Pritzker: Rules-Based Trade Benefits U.S., Global Economy

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker discussed trade, globalization, the refugee crisis, China, cybersecurity, and more at Members Weekend 2016.

Pages

Find a Member

Get Involved