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.

Carmichael Yepez

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.

Sinn Féin

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.

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.

Credit: Freedom House

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 15, 2016
A Challenge for Tech in the Fake News Era

The phenomenon of "fake news" has a broad international dimension, threatening U.S. foreign policy and governance. Seth Freeman calls on software engineers to develop a tool to help vet the credibility of digital news. 

CDU Deutschlands

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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