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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

October 29, 2018

The New "Scramble for Africa" at PolicyWest

Africa's growing economy is attracting increased foreign investment in the "new scramble for Africa," writes USC students James Cutchin and Meijun Li.

October 25, 2018

Global Beat: INF Termination, Korean Peace Process, and More

This week, the United States announces the termination of the INF treaty; North and South Korea agree to remove arms from Joint Security Area; top political leaders receive explosive devices; and more.

October 19, 2018

Global Beat: Honduran Migrants, Khashoggi Murder, and More

This week, Honduran migrants head to the United States; the Trump administration speaks out about alleged Khashoggi murder; Japan unveils plan for foreign workers; and more.

October 12, 2018

Global Beat: Khashoggi Mystery, Afghan Peace Talks, and More

This week, a Saudi journalist disappears after entering the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul; U.S. envoy to Afghanistan travels to Pakistan for peace talks; French and Italian leaders vow to save Europe; and more.

October 5, 2018

Global Beat: Election Violence, USMCA Trade Deal, and More

This week, Afghanistan faces election violence; the United States, Canada, and Mexico reach a trade deal; the United States indicts Russian officials for cyber attacks; and more.

September 28, 2018

Global Beat: Venezuela Sanctions, Ethiopia Arrests, and More

This week, the United States imposes sanctions on Venezualan officials; China criticizes U.S. military sale to Taiwan; Ethiopia arrests thousands; and more.

September 24, 2018

A New Year of Peace for Ethiopia and Eritrea

Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year on September 11, is a chance for Ethiopia and Eritrea to get a government they deserve, a government that is reflective of its people and their desire to be democratically sound, writes Lulit Tadesse.

September 21, 2018

Global Beat: Brazil Election, Korea Summit, and More

This week, Brazil’s election season is mired in controversy; the leaders of North and South Korea hold another summit; a second Brexit referendum is a possibility; and more.

September 7, 2018

Global Beat: Pakistan Aid Cuts, Syria Developments, and More

This week, the United States cuts aid to Pakistan by $300 billion; Leaders meet to discuss Syria; Pentagon reconsiders Africa strategy; and more.

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.

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