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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

February 22, 2016

Saudi Arabia and Iran: Friends or Foes?

Dr. Banafsheh Keynoush offers unique insight into the tumultuous Saudi-Iranian relationship, and argues that diplomacy will help solve the situation.

January 26, 2016

The Reality of Kurdistan

Phil Seib argues that it is time for the world to recognize an independent Kurdish state for the courageous people who have suffered so long and fought so hard.

November 5, 2015

Watching Russia March into Syrian Quicksand

Phil Seib argues that Vladimir Putin's recent foray into Syria will only lead Russia into another military disaster, and that the United States should watch and learn.

October 20, 2015

Royce Appeals for No-Fly Zone in Syria

Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, talked Syria, Russia, trade and Iran at Members Weekend 2015.

October 7, 2015

Jewels of Allah: The Untold Stories of Women In Iran

Dr. Nina Ansary shares the inspiration behind her new book, Jewels of Allah, an intellectual look at the feminist movement in Iran.

October 2, 2015

Amb. John Limbert: From the Hostage Crisis to a Nuclear Accord

An interview with Ambassador John Limbert, Distinguished Professor of International Affairs, U.S. Naval Academy, and former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iran.

October 1, 2015

Turkey At War?

Ian Lesser says that after years of ambivalence in strategic cooperation, Turkey may finally turn to a coalition approach to combat the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIL).

September 22, 2015

What Next for Iran?

Phil Seib considers Iran's future in the Middle East and globally following its nuclear deal with the United States and five other world powers.

August 17, 2015

To Iran and Back Again: A Debrief with Dr. Jerrold D. Green

Jerrold D. Green reflects on his recent trip to Iran on the heels of the nuclear accord struck with the United States and five other world powers.

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