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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.

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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 16, 2017

Kevin Rudd: 2017 is the Year of Living Dangerously

Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd laid out his concerns for the international community at an event presented by the Pacific Council and the Asia Society.

February 14, 2017

Tech Groups Underestimate Complexity of Human Rights Issues

Silicon Valley wants to develop solutions to save the world, but tech giants underestimate the complexity of many human rights issues, write Keith Hiatt, Michael Kleinman, and Mark Latonero.

February 10, 2017

Global Beat: Romania Protests, North Korea’s Nukes, and More

This week, massive protests continued in Romania following a government decree to decriminalize corruption; North Korea continues to build out its missile program; the former prime minister of Somalia wins the country’s presidential election; and more.

February 10, 2017

The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations is Unpredictable

The U.S.-Mexico relationship is the strongest it’s ever been, but its future is unpredictable, Dr. Pamela Starr and Mr. Seth Stodder told Pacific Council members in a Situation Briefing.

February 3, 2017

Global Beat: Iran’s Missile Test, Ukraine Conflict, and More

This week, Iran conducted a ballistic missile test, prompting a response from the Trump administration; renewed fighting broke out between Ukrainian soldiers and Russian-backed rebels; the 28th African Union Summit concluded in Addis Ababa; and more.

January 27, 2017

Global Beat: U.S.-Mexico Tensions, Brexit Setback, and More

This week, President Trump’s executive orders on immigration and a promised U.S.-Mexico border wall increase tensions between the two governments; the UK’s Supreme Court rules parliament must vote to approve a Brexit; Israel announces more settlement homes in the West Bank; and more.

January 26, 2017

Innovating U.S. Aid: Helping Countries Help Themselves

Development organizations must help support countries who want to lead their own sustainable development efforts, Dana J. Hyde told Pacific Council members during a discussion on how innovative approaches to delivering U.S. foreign assistance can aid the global fight against poverty.

January 20, 2017

Global Beat: East Mosul Liberated, a Brexit Plan, and More

This week, the Iraqi government said they have retained full control of eastern Mosul; UK Prime Minister Theresa May outlined Britain’s plans for leaving the EU; U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers are accused of blocking asylum-seekers from entering at the U.S.-Mexico border; and more.

January 13, 2017

Global Beat: Northern Ireland’s Power Vacuum, and More

This week, Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister’s resignation will force the government’s dissolution; diplomats from the United Arab Emirates are killed in Afghanistan blast; Gambia’s outgoing president refuses to step down despite losing the election; and more.

January 6, 2017

Global Beat: China’s Ivory Ban, Finland Tests UBI, and More

This week on Global Beat, China said it will ban all domestic ivory trade by the end of 2017; Haiti finally has a new president; Finland is experimenting with Universal Basic Income; and more.

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