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 14, 2015

Michael Camuñez: America Needs an Ambassador to Mexico

In a recent Los Angeles Times op-ed, Pacific Council Board member Michael C. Camuñez argues that the post of ambassador to Mexico is vital to U.S. security and commerce.

December 10, 2015

Battling Water Scarcity: Innovation in the Central Valley

A Pacific Council Consular Advisory Board delegation recently traveled to Fresno, California, to learn about the effect of California’s crippling drought on its Central Valley. Briefings covered an overview of the region’s economic potential, educational exchange initiatives, regional legislation and policies, and emerging agricultural technologies.

December 9, 2015

US Businesses at the Forefront of Anti-Corruption Fight

Amb. Charles H. Rivkin, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, recognizes the important role U.S. businesses play in the fight against international corruption.

November 18, 2015

Corruption, Recession, and Cautious Optimism in Brazil

A Pacific Council delegation recently returned from Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, where they studied Brazil’s current economic and political climate as well as its regional role.

October 27, 2015

Is the United States Becoming a Surveillance State?

A Members Weekend working group discussed privacy, Edward Snowden, and the future of U.S. government surveillance.

October 15, 2015

A Conversation with General John F. Kelly, SOUTHCOM Commander

At Members Weekend 2015, Melissa Lockhart Fortner sat down with the Commander of U.S. Southern Command to discuss SOUTHCOM’s major mission objectives.

October 7, 2015

Intelligence at a Crossroads: Balancing Security and Privacy

A look ahead to our Members Weekend working group discussion on surveillance and its repercussions.

September 28, 2015

To Drone Or Not To Drone: Is That Really The Question?

Charity Azadian argues that we need a solid legal framework to regulate the use of drone technology.

June 5, 2015

U.S. Tax Law Has Unintended Global Consequences

Colleen Graffy asks if the era of banking secrecy is finally over thanks to globalization, technology, and a new U.S. law called FACTA.

May 8, 2015

GTMO Dispatch: Try GTMO Detainees in Article III Courts

Marisa Hernández-Stern argues that remaining GTMO detainees should receive justice without delay by being tried in U.S. federal court.

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