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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

December 8, 2016

First 100 Days: Do No Harm in Latin America

As part of the First 100 Days interview series, Dr. Abraham Lowenthal says the Trump administration should not disturb America’s relationships with Latin American countries.

December 7, 2016

First 100 Days: Do Not Provoke China

As part of the First 100 Days series, Malcolm Riddell warns of the potential for new conflicts if Donald Trump follows through with his campaign promises regarding China.

December 2, 2016

First 100 Days: Strengthen North American Trade

As part of the First 100 Days interview series, the Honorable Michael C. Camuñez discusses how the Trump administration’s proposed policies will impact U.S.-Mexico bilateral relations, particularly day-to-day commerce, trade, and investment.

December 2, 2016

Global Beat: World Reacts to Fidel Castro’s Death, and More

This week, the world reacts to the death of Cuba’s Fidel Castro; Zimbabwe releases a new currency; a conservative hard-liner emerges as France’s possible next president; and more.

November 18, 2016

Global Beat: Russia Leaves the ICC over Crimea, and More

This week on Global Beat, Russia withdraws from the International Criminal Court; Yemen rejects U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s ceasefire offer; Pakistan orders Turkish teachers to leave the country; and more.

November 17, 2016

First 100 Days: Recognize that America Needs a Strong Mexico

As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. Pamela K. Starr discusses the future of U.S.-Mexico relations, why Mexico should be proactive about renegotiating NAFTA, and the prospects for comprehensive immigration reform under the Trump administration.

November 14, 2016

First 100 Days: Overhaul America’s Cyber Infrastructure

As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. Abraham Wagner discusses U.S. priorities on cybersecurity, cyberwarfare, and surveillance for the incoming Trump administration.

November 11, 2016

Global Beat: World Leaders Respond to US Election, and More

This week on Global Beat, world leaders respond to Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election; India withdraws bank notes from circulation; Kenya pulls its troops from a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan; and more.

November 4, 2016

Global Beat: A New Spanish PM, Tension in Kashmir, and More

This week, Spain has a new government after 10 months; tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region; Cuba fails to meet its foreign investment goal; and more.

November 1, 2016

Diplomacy, Not China, Will Solve North Korea Nuclear Problem

The United States cannot rely on China to intervene in North Korea’s nuclear program, Dr. David Kang and Dr. James Person told Pacific Council members.

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