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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

October 7, 2016

Global Beat: Colombians Narrowly Reject FARC Peace, and More

This week, Colombians reject a peace deal between the government and FARC rebels; protests in Poland force the government to drop a controversial anti-abortion bill; European countries consider sanctions against Russia over Aleppo violence; and more.

September 30, 2016

Global Beat: U.S. Troops in Iraq, East Timor’s Oil, and More

This week, an additional 600 U.S. troops will assist Iraqi forces in retaking Mosul from ISIL; an international court will oversee negotiations between Australia and East Timor regarding ownership of a large undersea gas and oil field; the United States will soon deploy an anti-missile system to South Korea; and more.

September 28, 2016

Ya’alon: Israel’s “Realistic Defense Policies” Pay Dividends

Former Israeli defense minister Moshe Ya'alon discusses Israel's defense policies with Pacific Council members.

September 23, 2016

Global Beat: Swaziland’s Rhinos, Kashmir Tensions, and More

This week, Swaziland wants to sell its stock of rhino horns and harvest more; attacks in Kashmir raise tensions between India and Pakistan; China and Canada explore a free trade agreement; and more.

September 19, 2016

Do Syrian Refugees Really Pose a National Security Risk?

Ehsan Zaffar refutes the notion that refugees threaten U.S. national security, and calls on the United States and global community to do more to help solve this burgeoning crisis.

September 16, 2016

Global Beat: Syria Ceasefire, Myanmar Sanctions, and More

This week, Russia and the United States accuse each other of violating the new ceasefire in Syria; President Obama says sanctions against Myanmar will be lifted; Japan invests $30 billion in Africa; and more.

September 9, 2016

Global Beat: Iran Provokes the U.S. Navy… Again, and More

This week, Iranian vessels continue to provoke U.S. Navy ships; Ireland’s parliament votes to appeal Europe's tax ruling against Apple; Bolivia's transgender citizens celebrate a new law taking effect; and more.

September 2, 2016

Global Beat: Dilma Impeached, China Preps for G20, and More

This week, the Brazilian senate votes to officially remove Dilma Rousseff as president; China prepares to host the G20 Summit in Hangzhou; Spain’s prime minister loses a vote of confidence; and more.

August 26, 2016

Global Beat: To Mars from China, Gitmo Transfers, and More

This week, China releases details of its 2020 Mars rover mission; the Obama administration transfers 15 Guantánamo Bay detainees to the United Arab Emirates; bombings continue in Thailand; and more.

August 22, 2016

Here’s How Venezuela Can Move Forward

Abraham F. Lowenthal argues that it’s time for the leaders of the Caracas government and its opponents to begin negotiating a way back from the abyss.

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