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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 10, 2017

Anwar Gargash: Keeping the UAE "Part of the Global World"

During a recent Pacific Council delegation to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), members enjoyed a wide-ranging discussion on UAE foreign and domestic policy with H.E. Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

March 10, 2017

Global Beat: South Korean President Impeached, and More

This week, South Korea's highest court rules unanimously to remove its first female president from office, sparking chaotic protests; Mexico opens migrant defense centers across the United States to provide legal aid to U.S.-based migrants; Air India makes history by flying the first all-female crew around the world; and more.

March 7, 2017

Meet Our New Visiting Fellow: Lina Lee

Visiting Fellow Lina Lee is helping to develop the SeouLA Forum on March 31 in her new role at the Pacific Council.

March 6, 2017

3 Areas of Opportunity for the US-India Relationship

Manpreet Singh Anand details the key priorities for the Trump administration as it engages with India.

March 3, 2017

Global Beat: China Responds to Korea over THAAD, and More

This week, China retaliates against South Korea over the ROK’s THAAD missile defense deployment plans; Northern Ireland holds an election following the collapse of its power sharing agreement; Australia and Indonesia restore full military ties; and more.

February 24, 2017

In the Midst of a ‘Monumental Shift’ in U.S.-NATO Relations

U.S.-NATO relations are undergoing a period of major change, Dr. Gale Mattox and Ms. Elisabeth Braw told Pacific Council members.

February 24, 2017

Global Beat: Burqa Ban Lifted, Russia’s Fake News, and More

This week, Turkey’s military lifted its ban on women’s headscarves; Russia launched an official tracker of “fake news”; China has nearly finished structures designed to hold long-range missiles on artificial islands in the South China Sea; and more.

February 17, 2017

Global Beat: Secretary Mattis Gives NATO Ultimatum, and More

This week, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis issued an ultimatum to NATO members to increase their defense spending by the end of the year; Kim Jong-un’s older half-brother was assassinated in Malaysia; Russia launched a cruise missile in an apparent violation of a Cold War-era treaty; and more.

February 16, 2017

Kevin Rudd: 2017 is the Year of Living Dangerously

Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd laid out his concerns for the international community at an event presented by the Pacific Council and the Asia Society.

February 15, 2017

Here’s How the U.S. Can Retain Leadership in Asia

Developing its South China Sea strategy is one of the most urgent and challenging tasks facing the Trump administration, writes Nina Hachigian in Foreign Policy.

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