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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.

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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

August 31, 2018

Global Beat: Korean Cooperation, NAFTA Strides, and More

This week, North and South Korea push for increased cooperation; NAFTA negotiators near a new deal; a UN report says both sides of the conflict in Yemen are responsible for human rights abuses; and more.

August 24, 2018

Global Beat: Russian War Games, NAFTA Deal, and More

This week, Russia announces largest war games since the Cold War; NAFTA talks reportedly near completion; Korean families reunite; and more.

August 17, 2018

Global Beat: Taliban Attacks, Turkey Currency Crisis, & More

This week, the Taliban kills dozens in Afghanistan; Turkey turns to Russia amidst a currency crisis; Ebola outbreak in Congo worries officials; and more.

August 10, 2018

Global Beat: Maduro Attack, European Refugee Deal, and More

This week, Venezuela makes arrests in Maduro assassination attempt; Germany and Spain come to an agreement on refugees; Ethiopia shuts down internet access; and more.

August 3, 2018

Global Beat: NAFTA Optimism, Iran Meeting, and More

This week, officials express optimism about NAFTA negotiations; Iran rejects Trump’s meeting offer; North Korea returns the remains of U.S. service members; and more.

July 27, 2018

Global Beat: Pakistan Election, ‘No Deal’ Brexit, and More

This week, a former cricket star claims victory in Pakistan’s presidential election; Britain considers the consequences of a “no deal” Brexit; Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti leads a trade mission to East Asia; and more.

July 20, 2018

Global Beat: Trump-Putin Summit, ISIL Resurgence, and More

This week, Presidents Trump and Putin hold a controversial summit in Helsinki; ISIL may be attempting resurgence in Iraq and Afghanistan; Japan and the EU sign a trade deal; and more.

July 16, 2018

Modi Needs to Show India Has Teeth

Asia is ready for India to step up as the United States withdraws, write Atman Trivedi and Amy Searight.

July 13, 2018

Global Beat: Brexit Crisis, U.S.-China Trade War, and More

This week, resignations from the UK government imperil Brexit talks; Mexican President-elect AMLO announces a new border force; Ethiopia and Eritrea declare an end to war after 20 years of conflict; and more.

July 11, 2018

Winning Afghanistan’s Future with Gardens of Good Governance

Afghanistan can pave the way for nationwide institutions that promote economic growth and sap the life from corruption and terrorism by establishing special economic zones that encourage good governance, writes Michael Castle Miller.

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