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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

January 25, 2017

Mayor Garcetti: This is L.A.’s Time to Lead as a Global City

Los Angeles needs to assert itself as a role model for the world in this Pacific Century, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti told Pacific Council members in his inaugural State of the Global City address.

January 20, 2017

Global Beat: East Mosul Liberated, a Brexit Plan, and More

This week, the Iraqi government said they have retained full control of eastern Mosul; UK Prime Minister Theresa May outlined Britain’s plans for leaving the EU; U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers are accused of blocking asylum-seekers from entering at the U.S.-Mexico border; and more.

January 18, 2017

How Myanmar Can Curb Illicit Financial Flows

In the new and fast-deepening U.S.-Myanmar relationship, the effort to tighten Myanmar's financial system to prevent abuse by illicit actors should be a priority, writes Brian Moore. This effort will be of benefit to Myanmar, the region, and the global financial system.

January 13, 2017

Global Beat: Northern Ireland’s Power Vacuum, and More

This week, Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister’s resignation will force the government’s dissolution; diplomats from the United Arab Emirates are killed in Afghanistan blast; Gambia’s outgoing president refuses to step down despite losing the election; and more.

January 13, 2017

L.A.'s Leadership in the Pacific Century

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti writes that L.A.'s leadership role as an economic, entertainment, and political capital is redefining the city's place in the world.

January 6, 2017

Global Beat: China’s Ivory Ban, Finland Tests UBI, and More

This week on Global Beat, China said it will ban all domestic ivory trade by the end of 2017; Haiti finally has a new president; Finland is experimenting with Universal Basic Income; and more.

December 23, 2016

Global Beat: Russian Envoy to Turkey Assassinated, and More

This week on Global Beat, an off-duty Turkish police officer assassinated Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, in Ankara; the Obama administration plans to transfer more Guantánamo Bay prisoners; Uganda invests in a solar future; and more.

December 20, 2016

Looking Back at 2016: Year in Review

Dr. Jerrold D. Green reflects on the progress made by the Pacific Council in 2016, and charts the course for the upcoming year.

December 16, 2016

Global Beat: East Aleppo Falls, FARC Deal Advances, and More

This week on Global Beat: Syrian government troops seize control of Aleppo’s opposition-held eastern sector; a Colombian court approves "fast track" status of the new peace accord with FARC rebels; China responds to President-elect Trump's phone call with Taiwan's president; and more.

December 9, 2016

Global Beat: Merkel Versus the Veil, and More

This week on Global Beat, Angela Merkel calls for a ban on veils in Germany; Buenos Aires fights sexual harassment in public; Shell does business in Iran; and more.

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