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

December 20, 2017

Trump’s Coming Trade War with China

The administration could be courting disaster if it relies too heavily on a punitive approach against Beijing, writes Atman Trivedi.

December 19, 2017

LA's Sheriff is Globally-Minded for a Global City

The LA County Sheriff’s Department is yet another example of Los Angeles’ emergence as a global city, LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell told Pacific Council members.

December 19, 2017

How Investors Evaluate Water Risk in California Businesses

Water risk can translate to dollars lost for investors as businesses are impacted by droughts, floods, and other water insecurities. Having the tools to evaluate that risk is key, writes Kirsten James.

December 15, 2017

Support for Afghan Women's Rights Still Complex

As Afghanistan’s government works toward ending discrimination and advancing women’s equality, a new Asia Foundation survey shows entrenched hardline conservative attitudes toward women across society are stagnating progress, write Tabasum Akseer and Fahim Ahmad Yousufzai.

December 15, 2017

Global Beat: Capital of Israel, Russia in Yemen, and More

This week, protests rock the Middle East following Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital; Russia suspends its diplomatic operations in Yemen as violence escalates; 15 UN peacekeepers and 53 others are killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and more.

December 14, 2017

Looking Back at 2017: Year in Review

Despite America’s dysfunctional political landscape, the Pacific Council is thriving and continuing to provide members with respectful and non-partisan insight into our world. Help us do more in 2018.

December 12, 2017

Watch: Experts Discuss Water Scarcity Challenges & Solutions

Watch the TED-style talks about water scarcity challenges and solutions by Barton Thompson, Kirsten James, and Rachel Cardone at our inaugural Water Conference.

December 11, 2017

California is Leading on Water Innovation, But Can Do More

There are incredible challenges when it comes to water, but California is on the right track in terms of innovations taking place, said Water Deeply Managing Editor Tara Lohan at our inaugural Water Conference.

December 8, 2017

Global Beat: Japan Seeks Missiles, Trade Stalemate, and More

This week, Japan wants to acquire missiles capable of reaching North Korea; efforts to launch trade talks between Canada and China fall short due to disagreement over Trudeau’s progressive trade agenda; former Yemeni president killed as violence escalates; and more.

December 7, 2017

Insights from Water Conference 2017

Our inaugural Water Conference was filled with discussions on water security and conflict, water challenges in urban settings, California’s water footprint, lessons learned from the commodities market, and more. Read the notable insights!

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