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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 7, 2018

How to Reinvigorate the American Dream

Americans must once again turn our focus toward finding solutions together as a nation so we can reinvigorate that uniquely American sense of possibility, writes Kenneth Wun.

February 22, 2018

Navigating the Saudi Road to Success

If Saudi Arabia’s transformation is to be executed successfully, policy makers, businesses, and foreign investors will have to navigate indicators, signals, and challenges to reach milestones along the way, writes Alexander Damianou.

February 16, 2018

Afghan Women Pessimistic on Peace Talks with Taliban

Fewer than half of Afghan women believe that peace with the Taliban is possible, according to a new Asia Foundation survey, writes Mohammad Shoaib Haidary.

February 13, 2018

The Case for Global Boards

Global, diverse boards are the future for any company or organization that wants to maintain a competitive advantage, writes Susan Shultz.

February 9, 2018

Global Beat: Korean Olympics, Mexican Journalists, and More

This week, a North Korean delegation arrives in South Korea for the Olympics; Mexican journalists flee for their lives; the war in Syria intensifies; and more.

January 30, 2018

Peru’s Biggest Political Challenges Today

The relative political stability that has facilitated Peru’s sustained growth is now under serious threat, write Jane Jaquette and Abraham Lowenthal.

January 22, 2018

Los Angeles: Birthplace of the Internet, Home to ICANN

As the birthplace of the internet and the home of ICANN, it is vital that individuals, businesses, and organizations in Los Angeles be involved in the internet governance community in order to ensure the continued growth of the digital economy, writes Christopher Mondini.

January 19, 2018

Global Beat: Cape Town Drought, Korean Olympics, and More

This week, an extreme drought causes Cape Town to drastically cut down on its water use; North and South Korea agree to march under a common flag in next month’s Winter Olympics; Saudi Arabia injects $2 billion into Yemen’s central bank; and more.

January 12, 2018

Global Beat: Drones Attack Russian Bases in Syria, and More

This week, 13 drones attack two Russian military bases in western Syria; Zambia plans to vaccinate 1 million of its citizens to protect against cholera amid a new outbreak; ELN rebels resume attacks in Colombia after a ceasefire ends; and more.

January 12, 2018

Inspiring Women’s Leadership in the Next Generation

While 2017 was a major year for women’s empowerment, it is important to recognize the obstacles facing equitable workplaces. A culture shift is necessary, writes Jennifer Faust.

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