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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

February 7, 2018

Experts: International Response to Rohingya Crisis Lacking

During a teleconference about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar and Bangladesh that has displaced the Rohingya Muslim minority, experts disagreed about how the international community should respond.

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 4, 2018

End Africa’s Lifeline to North Korea

African nations are supplying North Korea with more than $100 million in deals annually. This must stop, writes Grant Harris.

January 3, 2018

Is America Still a Champion of Democracy in the Trump Era?

The Trump administration’s rhetoric and priorities have challenged the credibility of the United States as a champion of democracy, writes Mietek Boduszyński.

January 3, 2018

Nikki Haley Stands Up for the United Nations' True Ideals

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley enters the pantheon of great ambassadors by standing up for the UN's true ideals, writes Robert C. O'Brien.

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 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 4, 2017

U.S. Striking Right Balance With Vietnam in South China Sea

The Trump administration is continuing positive momentum in U.S.-Vietnam relations, writes Derek Grossman.

November 29, 2017

Defeated Terrorists in Marawi Pose Threat to Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian nations need to better coordinate their counterterrorism efforts following the battle against ISIL militants in Marawi City, the Philippines, write Dane Chamorro and Bill Dickey.

November 17, 2017

Global Beat: Zimbabwe Coup, South China Sea Talks, and More

This week, Zimbabwe’s military take President Robert Mugabe into custody during an attempted coup; China and ASEAN agree to begin talks on the South China Sea; the fifth round of NAFTA negotiations begin in Mexico City; and more.

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