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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.

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May 20, 2021

CONTINUING OUR COLLABORATION ON FOREIGN REPORTING WITH USC

September 17, 2020

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

March 20, 2020

U.S.-Mexico Relations—Moving Forward

Progress has been made on trade and security cooperation in the U.S.-Mexico relationship, but more remains to be done, writes Michael Camuñez.

March 18, 2020

Global Cities Delegation to Abu Dhabi and Dubai

A Pacific Council delegation recently traveled to Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates at the invitation of the Crown Prince Court. Read key takeaways from their discussions.

March 9, 2020

Investment in Labor Will Sustain Africa’s Economic Growth

A more inclusive and productive labor force will put Africa on the path toward sustainable and balanced economic growth, writes Aurelie Ngo Mambongo.

January 3, 2020

International Issues to Watch in 2020

With major developments in the U.S.-China cold war, Hong Kong, Brexit, Syria, and impeachment in the United States, plus hotspots across Latin America and the Middle East, it looks like the world will continue to heat up in 2020, writes DJ Peterson. Here are the international issues to watch this year.

December 23, 2019

USMCA Trade Deal On Track to Take Effect in the Near Future

Getting all three countries to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement—which was recently approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and is expected to be approved by the Senate in early 2020—was a heavy lift, but all parties now hail the new agreement, writes Michael Camuñez.

December 20, 2019

Thought Leadership: The Most Read Newsroom Pieces of 2019

Of the nearly 200 articles we published in our online Newsroom in 2019, here are the 15 people read the most. Reread your favorite pieces or read them for the first time.

December 10, 2019

Where Does the Tenuous Peace Process in Colombia Stand?

A Pacific Council delegation composed largely of Emerging Leaders recently traveled to Colombia to explore the peace process, Venezuela, economic development, and more with government officials, business and NGO leaders, and former FARC combatants.

December 4, 2019

Localizing Trade War and More at the Port of Los Angeles

A Pacific Council delegation recently visited the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro to learn about one of the country’s premier gateways for international trade and commerce. Read highlights from their discussions.

December 2, 2019

Exploring U.S.-Chinese Economic Diplomacy

During a discussion at PolicyWest, panelists compared China’s and the United States’ different approaches to economic diplomacy, writes Yixin Zhou.

November 27, 2019

Dealing with Beijing’s View and Abuse of History

It is time for China to understand that it can be a dominant economic power without being territorially expansionist and hegemonic, which will actually thwart its economic advancement, writes Jongsoo Lee.

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