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

October 24, 2017

Iran Deal is Imperfect, But Decertification was a Mistake

The Iran nuclear deal's imperfections do not justify decertification, Pacific Council President and CEO Dr. Jerrold D. Green said in an interview following his remarks at Members Weekend.

October 23, 2017

Was Obama’s Foreign Policy a Success? Most Members Say Yes

At Members Weekend 2017, panelists debated the question, "Was Barack Obama’s foreign policy a success?" After the debate, 61 percent of members voted "yes."

October 20, 2017

Global Beat: Xi Consolidates Power, Raqqa Liberated and More

This week, President Xi Jinping expands his power at China’s 19th Communist Party Congress; U.S.-backed Syrian forces reclaim about 90 percent of ISIL’s capital city of Raqqa; more than 270 people are killed by truck bombs in downtown Mogadishu; and more.

October 19, 2017

Russia’s Challenge to the Liberal World Order: Part Two

Putin still seeks partnership with the United States, but only on the basis perceived as equal terms and consistent with advancing Russia’s interests, writes Sharyl Cross.

October 13, 2017

Russia’s Challenge to the Liberal World Order: Part One

The U.S.-Russian relationship stands at the lowest point in nearly three decades, but the interests of the two countries intersect on several issues with some potential for cooperation, writes Sharyl Cross ahead of Members Weekend.

October 13, 2017

Global Beat: U.S.-Turkey Spat, NAFTA Dispute, and More

This week, relations continue to deteriorate between the United States and Turkey; allies clash over NAFTA negotiations; Catalan suspends its declaration of independence pending talks with Spain; and more.

October 12, 2017

U.S.-Africa Policy Becoming Militarized, Experts Say

U.S. policy in Africa should focus more on strengthening good governance and economic growth and less on military operations, experts told Pacific Council members in a Situation Briefing teleconference in advance of Members Weekend 2017.

October 6, 2017

Global Beat: Catalan to Declare Independence, and More

This week, protests rock Spain following Catalan’s independence referendum; the conflict over Kashmir escalates; the presidents of Iran and Turkey vow to oppose the Iraqi Kurds’ quest for independence; and more.

October 2, 2017

The Case for Kurdistan

The Kurds have a right to self-determination, writes Phil Seib.

September 29, 2017

Global Beat: Puerto Rico Crisis, Chad & Travel Ban, and More

This week, Puerto Rico copes with devastating damage from Hurricane Maria; Iraqi Kurds vote overwhelmingly in favor of independence; Angela Merkel is reelected as German chancellor and Alternative für Deutschland enters parliament; and more.

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