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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.

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

March 16, 2017

An Internet Whole and Free

The Obama administration did not give away the internet, but rather relinquished a vestige of U.S. control over a domain that had long since expanded beyond the mastery of any one entity, writes Kal Raustiala.

February 21, 2017

Cyber Threats are Among the Most Serious Facing the U.S.

Dr. John Launchbury, director of DARPA's Information Innovation Office, discussed his concerns about cybersecurity as well as new technologies in the field with Pacific Council members.

February 10, 2017

The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations is Unpredictable

The U.S.-Mexico relationship is the strongest it’s ever been, but its future is unpredictable, Dr. Pamela Starr and Mr. Seth Stodder told Pacific Council members in a Situation Briefing.

January 31, 2017

U.S.-Mexican Security Relations After El Chapo's Extradition

The extradition of Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" to the United States represents an opportunity for the two neighbors to strengthen their security relationship despite a backdrop of increasing tensions, write Robert Bonner and Gillian Horton in Foreign Affairs.

January 25, 2017

Mayor Garcetti: This is L.A.’s Time to Lead as a Global City

Los Angeles needs to assert itself as a role model for the world in this Pacific Century, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti told Pacific Council members in his inaugural State of the Global City address.

January 13, 2017

L.A.'s Leadership in the Pacific Century

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti writes that L.A.'s leadership role as an economic, entertainment, and political capital is redefining the city's place in the world.

December 14, 2016

Colombia’s Peace Deal Should Advance, But Challenges Remain

The peace agreement between the Colombian government and Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels will likely move forward, but there are still challenges to overcome, Ms. Katja Newman and Dr. Abbey Steele told Pacific Council members during a Situation Briefing teleconference.

December 8, 2016

First 100 Days: Do No Harm in Latin America

As part of the First 100 Days interview series, Dr. Abraham Lowenthal says the Trump administration should not disturb America’s relationships with Latin American countries.

December 5, 2016

First 100 Days: Move Guantánamo Trials Forward

As part of the First 100 Days series, Michelle Kezirian discusses the future of the Guantánamo Bay prison during the Trump administration.

December 2, 2016

First 100 Days: Strengthen North American Trade

As part of the First 100 Days interview series, the Honorable Michael C. Camuñez discusses how the Trump administration’s proposed policies will impact U.S.-Mexico bilateral relations, particularly day-to-day commerce, trade, and investment.

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