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 2, 2015

Has the West Lost the Post-Cold War Era?

On Wednesday, November 18, 2015, the Pacific Council hosted a debate jointly sponsored as part of The McCain Institute's Debate and Decision Series, "Has the West Lost the Post-Cold War Era?"

November 5, 2015

Watching Russia March into Syrian Quicksand

Phil Seib argues that Vladimir Putin's recent foray into Syria will only lead Russia into another military disaster, and that the United States should watch and learn.

October 20, 2015

Royce Appeals for No-Fly Zone in Syria

Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, talked Syria, Russia, trade and Iran at Members Weekend 2015.

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.

October 1, 2015

Turkey At War?

Ian Lesser says that after years of ambivalence in strategic cooperation, Turkey may finally turn to a coalition approach to combat the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIL).

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.

September 22, 2015

What Next for Iran?

Phil Seib considers Iran's future in the Middle East and globally following its nuclear deal with the United States and five other world powers.

September 21, 2015

The Navy's Hidden Crisis: It's Too Small - and Getting Smaller

Robert C. O'Brien expresses concern over the decreasing number of American ships and its impact on the ability of the U.S. Navy to secure the oceans.

August 17, 2015

To Iran and Back Again: A Debrief with Dr. Jerrold D. Green

Jerrold D. Green reflects on his recent trip to Iran on the heels of the nuclear accord struck with the United States and five other world powers.

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