Newsroom

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 20, 2017

California’s Climate Leadership is Crucial in D.C.’s Absence

In serving as a leader in climate policy, California is not only protecting its own future, but showing other regions that responsible climate policy is in everyone’s best interest, writes Isabella Lloyd-Damnjanovic.

December 19, 2017

LA's Sheriff is Globally-Minded for a Global City

The LA County Sheriff’s Department is yet another example of Los Angeles’ emergence as a global city, LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell told Pacific Council members.

December 19, 2017

How Investors Evaluate Water Risk in California Businesses

Water risk can translate to dollars lost for investors as businesses are impacted by droughts, floods, and other water insecurities. Having the tools to evaluate that risk is key, writes Kirsten James.

December 14, 2017

Looking Back at 2017: Year in Review

Despite America’s dysfunctional political landscape, the Pacific Council is thriving and continuing to provide members with respectful and non-partisan insight into our world. Help us do more in 2018.

December 11, 2017

California is Leading on Water Innovation, But Can Do More

There are incredible challenges when it comes to water, but California is on the right track in terms of innovations taking place, said Water Deeply Managing Editor Tara Lohan at our inaugural Water Conference.

December 7, 2017

Insights from Water Conference 2017

Our inaugural Water Conference was filled with discussions on water security and conflict, water challenges in urban settings, California’s water footprint, lessons learned from the commodities market, and more. Read the notable insights!

December 6, 2017

California’s Water Solutions Discussed at COP23 Summit

The recent international climate talks in Bonn, Germany, included an entire day dedicated to water action, with many of the solutions presented reflecting those being pursued in California, writes Kirsten James.

November 28, 2017

Government Agencies Must Adapt to Encrypted Apps

The U.S. government must pay attention to new messaging platforms that allow terrorists to communicate and complicate U.S. national security efforts, writes Marc Nathanson.

November 22, 2017

Annual Giving 2017: Pay It Forward

Our 2017 Annual Giving season campaign, Pay It Forward, supports an organization-wide effort to bring new, diverse voices into our international affairs work.

November 21, 2017

Leading the Foreign Affairs Conversation in NYC & LA

Global cities like New York and Los Angeles are increasingly shaping the international policy conversation, New York City’s Commissioner for International Affairs Penny Abeywardena told Pacific Council members.

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