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

July 23, 2018

Making Sense of South Korea’s Cautious Optimism on the DPRK

Washington and Seoul should continue to strive for transparent and routine discussions with North Korea about the future of the peninsula to avoid any misunderstandings, writes Derek Grossman following his recent visit to South Korea.

July 20, 2018

Global Beat: Trump-Putin Summit, ISIL Resurgence, and More

This week, Presidents Trump and Putin hold a controversial summit in Helsinki; ISIL may be attempting resurgence in Iraq and Afghanistan; Japan and the EU sign a trade deal; and more.

July 19, 2018

Mexico’s Election: A New Era in Politics

Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s election ushered in a new era in Mexican politics, experts told Pacific Council members in the second installment of the Summer Teleconference Series.

July 18, 2018

Trump Rocks the Boat at NATO Summit, Trudeau Steadies Ship

While international attention focused on Trump’s disruptive behavior at the NATO Alliance Summit, Trudeau used NATO to try and bring stability to Iraq, writes Ibrahim Al-Marashi.

July 16, 2018

Modi Needs to Show India Has Teeth

Asia is ready for India to step up as the United States withdraws, write Atman Trivedi and Amy Searight.

July 13, 2018

Global Beat: Brexit Crisis, U.S.-China Trade War, and More

This week, resignations from the UK government imperil Brexit talks; Mexican President-elect AMLO announces a new border force; Ethiopia and Eritrea declare an end to war after 20 years of conflict; and more.

July 6, 2018

Global Beat: Germany Compromise, Mexico Election and More

This week, Germany agrees on a migration compromise; a leftist candidate wins Mexico’s presidential election by a landslide; North Korea continues to expand its nuclear program; and more.

July 5, 2018

U.S. Trade Policy Toward Rwanda is Shortsighted

Petty trade squabbles and a general neglect of Africa by the United States imperil larger opportunities, writes Grant Harris.

July 3, 2018

An Initial Assessment of the Mexican Elections

July 1 was perhaps the most consequential election in Mexican history, and the coming months will be a time of transition and some degree of uncertainty, writes Michael Camuñez.

July 2, 2018

A President of Paradox for Mexico

Mexico’s new president has made radical statements throughout his political career, but in action he has been mostly pragmatic, writes Pamela Starr.

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