June 10, 2020
ANNOUNCING THE PACIFIC COUNCIL MAGAZINE

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.

Alexander Sehmer

July 12, 2017
Why Some Arab Countries Want to Shutter Al Jazeera

Although the politics of Al Jazeera remain controversial, shutting down any news organization weakens the viability of a free press—particularly in a region where democracy has so much difficulty gaining traction, writes Phil Seib.

U.S. Defense Department

July 6, 2017
Steve Miska Discusses Protecting Local Allies in Afghanistan

Afghans who helped the U.S. military are facing death threats as they await scarce special visas. Pacific Council member Steve Miska discusses the importance of protecting local allies in this KPCC story.

June 15, 2017
No Coherent U.S. Policy in the Middle East

It is not clear what U.S. strategic objectives are in the Middle East, Dr. Jerrold D. Green told Pacific Council members in a Situation Briefing teleconference on recent developments in the region.

U.S. Navy

April 11, 2017
Military Power and Soft Power in Syria: What Comes Next?

U.S. soft power recedes when the United States simply stands by as war crimes are committed, and it grows when the United States takes action in support of the victims of those crimes, writes Phil Seib.

Chairman of the JCS

March 13, 2017
The ISIL Delusion, the Al Qaeda Reality

Philip Seib argues that al Qaeda has been patiently waiting in the wings, ready to emerge again as the leader of global terror once ISIL is destroyed. 

March 10, 2017
Building Bridges through Sport: Qatar's World Cup Vision

In a recent meeting with H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, the Secretary General of Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (the body in charge of planning and operations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup), Pacific Council delegates discussed Qatar's mission to "transform perceptions of the Middle East through sport."

March 10, 2017
Qatar Foundation: Developing Human Capital Through Education

In a recent meeting with H.E. Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, CEO of the Qatar Foundation, Pacific Council delegates learned about Qatar's education institutes, science and research centers, and community development initiatives.

March 10, 2017
Anwar Gargash: Keeping the UAE "Part of the Global World"

During a recent Pacific Council delegation to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), members enjoyed a wide-ranging discussion on UAE foreign and domestic policy with H.E. Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. 

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