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

March 23, 2018

Global Beat: Syria Evacuations, Trade War, and More

This week, Syrian rebels evacuate Ghouta; the Trump administration imposes more tariffs; Finland hosts talks between the United States, South Korea, and North Korea; and more.

March 22, 2018

Branding the Land of Ice and Fire

Pacific Council Communications Officer Justin Chapman recently traveled to Iceland to discuss the country's place branding efforts with government officials.

March 9, 2018

Global Beat: Italian Election, Tariffs, and More

This week, President Trump introduces tariffs on aluminum and steel; Italy elects an entirely new government; the crisis in Syria continues; and more.

March 6, 2018

Malley: Reinvest in Diplomacy to Avoid Future Conflict

From nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula to the evolving "climate change conflicts," there are several major hotspots around the world where conflict has the potential to break out, International Crisis Group President and CEO Dr. Robert Malley told Pacific Council members.

March 5, 2018

The United States Needs an Iran Policy

Until the United States has a genuine set of clear policy expectations for Iran as well as for the rest of the Middle East, it will continue to flail as it has for the past year, writes Jerry Green.

March 5, 2018

John Stamper on the al-Nashiri Proceedings at Guantánamo Bay

An interview with Pacific Council member John Stamper about his experiences and observations at Guantánamo Bay.

March 2, 2018

Global Beat: Xi’s Permanent Power, Syria Truce, and More

This week, China removes presidential term limits; Syrian humanitarian truce doesn’t stop civilian casualties; U.S. intelligence officials announce that seven U.S. states had their election systems hacked by Russia in 2016; and more.

March 2, 2018

U.S. Must Hold China Accountable on North Korea Sanctions

The United States should thoroughly investigate any signs that Beijing may be attempting to ease up on its enforcement of sanctions against North Korea, writes Derek Grossman.

February 23, 2018

Global Beat: Myanmar Sanctions, Russian Mercenaries and More

This week, the EU issues new sanctions on Myanmar generals; Russian mercenaries are dying in Syria; Pakistan remains off the list of terror financiers for now; and more.

February 21, 2018

The Intelligence Community is Vital in Age of Cyber Threats

With the evolving danger of cyber-attacks, the U.S. intelligence community is more important than ever, Principal Deputy Director of U.S. National Intelligence Susan Gordon recently told Pacific Council members.

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