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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

June 27, 2016

There is Still Time to Fix Guantánamo Bay

Whether the Guantánamo Bay prison is eventually closed or not, the Obama administration can still give the remaining detainees due process by removing the inefficiencies in the Military Commission Hearings.

June 24, 2016

Global Beat: Time to Brexit, the New Panama Canal, and More

This week on Global Beat: the United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union; Panama unveils a $3.1 billion canal expansion plan; women's rights in Saudi Arabia begin to surface; and more.

June 23, 2016

Five Takeaways from the 69th World Health Assembly in Geneva

Madison Webb reflects on what she learned at the World Health Organization's 69th Annual World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.

June 20, 2016

The Iran Deal’s Building Blocks of a Better Nuclear Order

Dr. George Perkovich argues that the Iran nuclear deal could provide opportunities to strengthen the global nonproliferation regime.

June 17, 2016

Global Beat: Afghan Women Coders, Boeing in Iran, and More

This week on Global Beat: Afghanistan opens an all-women’s coding school; U.S.-based airplane producer Boeing announces a contract with Iran; African nations aim to end child marriage; and more.

June 16, 2016

Dear Brits: Don't Listen to the U.S. on 'Brexit'

In a Los Angeles Times op-ed addressed to Britons, Pacific Council member Justin Hughes advises them to vote their conscience in the upcoming "Brexit" referendum, rather than letting politicians scare them one way or the other.

June 15, 2016

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Emerging from the Soviet Shadow

A Pacific Council delegation recently traveled to Central Asia to explore the region’s economy, unique culture, and political environment.

June 13, 2016

Mexican Investors are Pouring Billions into the U.S. Economy

In a recent op-ed published by the Washington Post, Pacific Council member Andrew Selee confirms that money is indeed flowing over the U.S.-Mexico border, but it is actually going north, not south.

June 10, 2016

Global Beat: Swiss Reject Income, Modi Visits D.C., and More

This week on Global Beat: Swiss voters rejected a guaranteed income from the government; Saudi Arabia attempts to move beyond its oil dependence; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Washington; and more.

June 9, 2016

Recent Kazakhstan Election Indicates Little Political Change

Caroleen Williams reports on the recent parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan and President Nursultan Nazarbayev's firm grip on political power.

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