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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.

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

March 10, 2017

Transforming the UAE into a Knowledge-Based Society

During a recent Pacific Council delegation to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, members met with Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi, President and Speaker of the Federal National Council, to discuss issues ranging from sustainability and political reform to the participation of women in government.

February 6, 2017

Executive Order on Refugees Does More Harm Than Good

The U.S. government's vetting process for admitting refugees into the United States is already extreme, Dr. Elizabeth Ferris and Colonel (r.) Steve Miska told Pacific Council members during a Situation Briefing teleconference.

December 22, 2016

Senator George Mitchell: Two-State Solution the Only Option

The Honorable George Mitchell discussed his latest book about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Pacific Council members.

November 28, 2016

First 100 Days: Make Human Rights a Priority, Not War

As part of the First 100 Days interview series, Suzie Abdou discusses the refugee crisis and calls on the Trump administration to make clear its position on human rights and war.

November 21, 2016

First 100 Days: Do Not Void the Iran Nuclear Deal

As part of the First 100 Days interview series, Colonel (r.) Steve Miska discusses the future of U.S. engagement in the Middle East, the next stage in the fight against ISIL, and what will happen if the Trump administration voids the Iran nuclear deal.

November 14, 2016

First 100 Days: Outline a Strategy on the Middle East

As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. Jerrold D. Green discusses U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Middle East for the incoming administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump.

November 13, 2016

After Liberating Mosul from ISIL, the Hardest Part Begins

The hardest part of the battle to retake Mosul will come after ISIL is driven out, Dr. Jessica Ashooh and Dr. Renad Mansour told Pacific Council members during a Situation Briefing teleconference.

November 7, 2016

A Diplomatic Reality Check on U.S. Expectations in Iraq

Following a year-long stint as a U.S. diplomat in southern Iraq, Dr. Mieczyslaw Boduszynski argues that Washington needs to accept the reality of Iranian influence in Iraq while increasing its post-ISIL engagement with Iraqis through technology, investment, and higher education.

October 24, 2016

For the Next U.S. President, Middle East Peace Remains Key

The 45th President of the United States must remain invested in the Middle East peace process, panelists told Pacific Council members during the opening plenary session at Members Weekend 2016.

October 12, 2016

Safeguarding Soft Networks Key for U.S. Security, Legitimacy

Ahead of our Members Weekend discussion on fighting asymmetric foes, Steve Miska discusses how to cement foreign policy gains by protecting U.S. soft networks in conflict zones.

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