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

November 14, 2016

First 100 Days: Stand Firm Against Russian Aggression

As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. Agnia Grigas discusses U.S. foreign policy priorities involving Russia, Syria, and more for the incoming administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump.

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.

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.

May 11, 2016

Ambassador John Emerson on TTIP, Brexit, and Election 2016

United States Ambassador to Germany John Emerson discusses the rise of political uncertainty, including the U.S. presidential election, Brexit, and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, on Bloomberg Television’s “On The Move.”

April 28, 2016

The Case for Georgia Joining NATO

Phil Seib argues that Georgia, with its solidly pro-Western worldview, deserves the stable future that NATO membership would help ensure against a potentially invasive Russia.

April 14, 2016

Russia Shows History Has Not Ended

Ahead of our Spring Conference discussion on Russia's renewed yearning for empire, Dr. Nikolai Sokov argues that Moscow must be stopped before it launches a full-scale challenge to Western dominance.

April 6, 2016

Inside Iran: An Interview with Nina Ansary

Ahead of our Spring Conference discussion on everyday life inside the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Nina Ansary sheds light on the country's growing women's movement, and her hopes for the future.

January 22, 2016

Beyond Crimea: The New Russian Empire

Agnia Grigas breaks down the causes, drivers and motives of Moscow's drive to rebuild the Russian empire.

January 14, 2016

For Refugees, a Digital Passage to Europe

Mark Latonero reflects on how technology both benefits and exploits ‪‎refugees‬ as they travel along perilous routes in search for better lives in ‪‎Europe‬.

December 21, 2015

Barkey: Stability Erodes in Turkey As Erdogan Expands Power

An Event Envoy interview with Dr. Henri Barkey, Director of the Middle East Program at the Wilson Center, during the fifth installment of the Edgerton Series on Iran and Turkey.

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