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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

August 12, 2016

Global Beat: Putin Hosts Erdogan, Maduro's Recall, and More

This week, Erdoğan and Putin meet in an attempt to resurrect bilateral relations; protesters denounce the timeline for a recall of Venezuela’s president; the world’s longest hunger strike comes to an end; and more.

August 10, 2016

What Works in the Military Realm of U.S.-China Relations?

Greater engagement and interaction between the Chinese and U.S. militaries could help empower moderate voices within both organizations, writes Pacific Council President and CEO Jerrold D. Green, Communications Associate Justin Chapman, and Events Officer Alexandre Moore.

August 8, 2016

Russia's Economy: In the Eye of the Perfect Storm

A perfect storm of internal factors, such as falling oil and gas prices, and external factors, such as Western sanctions, have contributed to the sustained decline of the Russian economy.

August 5, 2016

Global Beat: Refugee Olympic Team, a Cuban Vaccine, and More

This week, an Olympic team of refugees makes history in Rio; researchers in Cuba develop a vaccine for lung cancer; women in Nepal organize to gain independence from a patriarchal caste system; and more.

August 4, 2016

Women Disproportionately Affected by Global Water Crises

No group has been quite as affected by global water crises as women and girls in developing countries. They must be part of the conversation to come up with solutions.

August 2, 2016

Global Food Security: A Path to a Better Future

Pacific Council directors Robert H. Tuttle and Mickey Kantor extol the virtues of the recently passed Global Food Security Act, and how it can make a real impact in the fight against global hunger.

July 29, 2016

Global Beat: Colombia Beats Zika, Russians in Rio, and More

This week on Global Beat: Colombia declares an end to its Zika virus epidemic; Russian athletes will be heading to the Rio Olympic Games despite mass doping charges; sub-Saharan Africa is named one of the fastest growing regions for foreign direct investment; and more.

July 28, 2016

Los Angeles as a Regional Model for U.S.-China Relations

It would be a mistake for China to engage only New York and Washington, D.C., in its relations with the United States, as the East Coast is only part of the story in terms of U.S. public diplomacy resources, writes Pacific Council President and CEO Dr. Jerrold D. Green, Communications Associate Justin Chapman, and Events Officer Alexandre Moore.

July 27, 2016

Understanding the Roots of Extremism to Help Combat Terror

Pulse nightclub. Istanbul airport. Baghdad truck bombing. Nice Bastille Day celebration. Courtney La Bau sets out to answer the question, “How do these incidents continue to happen?”

July 26, 2016

Brazil’s Political and Economic Future Remain Uncertain

Widespread corruption, political uncertainty, and the lack of economic reforms have created a perfect storm in Brazil. Read about the first discussion in our BRICS Summer Teleconference Series.

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