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.

Tinou Bao

February 24, 2017
Global Beat: Burqa Ban Lifted, Russia’s Fake News, and More

This week, Turkey’s military lifted its ban on women’s headscarves; Russia launched an official tracker of “fake news”; China has nearly finished structures designed to hold long-range missiles on artificial islands in the South China Sea; and more.

U.S. Defense Department

February 17, 2017
Global Beat: Secretary Mattis Gives NATO Ultimatum, and More

This week, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis issued an ultimatum to NATO members to increase their defense spending by the end of the year; Kim Jong-un’s older half-brother was assassinated in Malaysia; Russia launched a cruise missile in an apparent violation of a Cold War-era treaty; and more.

U.S. Defense Department

February 15, 2017
Here’s How the U.S. Can Retain Leadership in Asia

Developing its South China Sea strategy is one of the most urgent and challenging tasks facing the Trump administration, writes Nina Hachigian in Foreign Policy.

Paul Arne Wagner

February 10, 2017
Global Beat: Romania Protests, North Korea’s Nukes, and More

This week, massive protests continued in Romania following a government decree to decriminalize corruption; North Korea continues to build out its missile program; the former prime minister of Somalia wins the country’s presidential election; and more.

February 10, 2017
The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations is Unpredictable

The U.S.-Mexico relationship is the strongest it’s ever been, but its future is unpredictable, Dr. Pamela Starr and Mr. Seth Stodder told Pacific Council members in a Situation Briefing.

U.S. Defense Department

February 6, 2017
Executive Order on Refugees Does More Harm Than Good

The U.S. government's vetting process for admitting refugees into the United States is already extreme, Dr. Elizabeth Ferris and Colonel (r.) Steve Miska told Pacific Council members during a Situation Briefing teleconference.

February 3, 2017
Global Beat: Iran’s Missile Test, Ukraine Conflict, and More

This week, Iran conducted a ballistic missile test, prompting a response from the Trump administration; renewed fighting broke out between Ukrainian soldiers and Russian-backed rebels; the 28th African Union Summit concluded in Addis Ababa; and more.

elheraldodesaltillo.mx

January 31, 2017
U.S.-Mexican Security Relations After El Chapo's Extradition

The extradition of Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" to the United States represents an opportunity for the two neighbors to strengthen their security relationship despite a backdrop of increasing tensions, write Robert Bonner and Gillian Horton in Foreign Affairs.

Bruno Sanchez-Andrade

January 27, 2017
Global Beat: U.S.-Mexico Tensions, Brexit Setback, and More

This week, President Trump’s executive orders on immigration and a promised U.S.-Mexico border wall increase tensions between the two governments; the UK’s Supreme Court rules parliament must vote to approve a Brexit; Israel announces more settlement homes in the West Bank; and more.

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