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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.

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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 26, 2018

Water and the California Dream

California must look for solutions to its water crisis that do not result in another series of "water wars," writes Maria Mehranian.

January 22, 2018

Los Angeles: Birthplace of the Internet, Home to ICANN

As the birthplace of the internet and the home of ICANN, it is vital that individuals, businesses, and organizations in Los Angeles be involved in the internet governance community in order to ensure the continued growth of the digital economy, writes Christopher Mondini.

January 19, 2018

Global Beat: Cape Town Drought, Korean Olympics, and More

This week, an extreme drought causes Cape Town to drastically cut down on its water use; North and South Korea agree to march under a common flag in next month’s Winter Olympics; Saudi Arabia injects $2 billion into Yemen’s central bank; and more.

January 12, 2018

Global Beat: Drones Attack Russian Bases in Syria, and More

This week, 13 drones attack two Russian military bases in western Syria; Zambia plans to vaccinate 1 million of its citizens to protect against cholera amid a new outbreak; ELN rebels resume attacks in Colombia after a ceasefire ends; and more.

January 11, 2018

An Obstacle to Restoring America’s International Reputation

Without committed globalists like outgoing Congressman Ed Royce, the task of restoring America's international reputation becomes even more difficult, writes Dan Schnur.

January 8, 2018

Mexico in 2018: A Completely New Political Reality

The unpredictable outcome of this year's presidential election in Mexico will have far reaching and long lasting consequences for both Mexico and the United States, writes Luis Rubio.

January 5, 2018

Global Beat: Fighting Fake News, Peru Pardon, and More

This week, Germany enacts tough laws designed to combat fake news on social media; Peru’s president pardons a controversial former president; North Korea agrees to high-level diplomatic talks with South Korea; and more.

January 3, 2018

Is America Still a Champion of Democracy in the Trump Era?

The Trump administration’s rhetoric and priorities have challenged the credibility of the United States as a champion of democracy, writes Mietek Boduszyński.

January 3, 2018

Nikki Haley Stands Up for the United Nations' True Ideals

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley enters the pantheon of great ambassadors by standing up for the UN's true ideals, writes Robert C. O'Brien.

December 22, 2017

Global Beat: Chile Votes Right, DPRK’s WannaCry, and More

This week, Sebastián Piñera wins Chile’s presidential election in what marks the most recent shift to the right in Latin America; the United States accuses North Korea of being behind the WannaCry cyberattack; Saudi Arabia intercepts another Houthi missile; and more.

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