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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 11, 2018

Promoting Growth in Indonesia Through Aid and Development

Foreign aid, specifically in the realm of economic development and growth, can act as a catalyst for reducing global poverty, the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Karen Sessions told Pacific Council members.

June 8, 2018

Global Beat: New Catalonia Leader, Rohingya Return, and More

This week, Catalonia swears in a new secessionist regional leader; Myanmar and the UN reach a deal to repatriate Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh; President Trump wants to renegotiate NAFTA bilaterally; and more.

June 6, 2018

Beijing’s Threats Against Taiwan are Deadly Serious

China's leaders are giving up on political hopes of reunification—and considering military options, writes Derek Grossman.

June 5, 2018

Fighting Ebola with Public Diplomacy

Public diplomacy can be an incredible asset in addressing global health crises, writes Madison Jones.

June 1, 2018

Global Beat: Trade War Escalates, Kashmir Ceasefire and More

This week, President Trump announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico, the EU, and China; India and Pakistan restore their ceasefire on the Kashmir border; Israel and Gaza trade fire and agree to a ceasefire; and more.

May 31, 2018

The United States & Fiji Should Bolster Security Cooperation

Considering the United States’ well-documented commitment to the Pacific, the Trump administration should strengthen its regional coordination and ties with Fiji, a key ally, writes C. Steven McGann.

May 30, 2018

Exploring the Religious Soft Power of ISIL

The West must promote accurate interpretations of religious texts and encourage voices who espouse peace and love in order to counter terrorist groups’ messaging, writes Madison Jones.

May 29, 2018

The U.S.-India Relationship Needs Work

Two decades after India tested its nuclear weapons, the country still isn't in a position to do what the United States wants from it: help counter China, writes Atman Trivedi.

May 25, 2018

Global Beat: Trade War on Hold, Italy’s Populism, and More

This week, the United States and China continue trade negotiations; Italy forms a government after nearly three months; Ebola is back in Democratic Republic of Congo; and more.

May 24, 2018

Regime Change in Mexico?

What Mexico needs is a new regime based on effective checks and balances, duly ingrained constitutional balances, transparency, the rule of law, and broad rights and protections for the citizenry, writes Luis Rubio.

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