June 10, 2020
ANNOUNCING THE PACIFIC COUNCIL MAGAZINE

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.

September 8, 2017
Global Beat: Brazil Corruption Case, North Korea, and More

This week, two former Brazilian presidents are charged with accepting bribes; China’s air force practices shooting down missiles as North Korea conducts its sixth and largest nuclear test; U.S. federal prosecutors charge four Turks with conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions against Iran; and more.

September 1, 2017
Global Beat: Harvey’s Destruction, ISIL in Iraq, and More

This week, Mexico offers assistance to the United States in dealing with the destructive aftermath of Hurricane Harvey; Iraqi forces announce the liberation of ISIL-stronghold Tal Afar; the Somali government grants al Shabaab defectors amnesty for completing a rehabilitation program; and more.

August 25, 2017
Global Beat: Trump Unveils Afghanistan Strategy, and More

This week, President Trump announces his long awaited strategy for resolving the war in Afghanistan without specifying details; two shipments from North Korea destined for the Syrian government agency responsible for chemical weapons are intercepted; the U.S. embassy in Moscow will halt all non-immigrant visas from Russia; and more.

August 25, 2017
Latest Kung Fu Movie Highlights China-Hollywood Alliance

Pacific Council member George Nolfi’s new film about Bruce Lee, Birth of the Dragon, is a product of the burgeoning relationship between Hollywood and China, demonstrated by increased Chinese investments in American studios and films.

Sinn Féin

August 18, 2017
Global Beat: No Hard Irish Border, NAFTA Talks, and More

This week, the British government says it intends to avoid a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland after Brexit; the United States, Mexico, and Canada open negotiations to reform NAFTA; the Taliban tells President Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan; and more.

August 9, 2017
How Men Should Help More Women Lead

A cultural shift is needed to address the lack of women’s leadership across every industry in the United States, write Ambassador Nina Hachigian and Julianne Smith, and it's men who need to show the way.

USAFRICOM

August 7, 2017
Congress Must Act On U.S.-Africa Policy

On U.S.-Africa policy, Congress must continue defending foreign assistance that supports development in African countries, expand the financing and insurance tools that American companies need to compete with foreign companies in Africa, and insist on good governance abroad and at home, writes Grant Harris.

August 4, 2017
Global Beat: Pakistan PM Ousted, Russia Sanctioned, and More

This week, Nawaz Sharif resigns as prime minister of Pakistan after being disqualified by the country’s Supreme Court in a Panama Papers-related corruption probe; President Trump signs the Russia sanctions bill but calls it "unconstitutional"; the U.S. government imposes sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro; and more.

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