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

January 22, 2019

Understanding the Causes of Migration from Central America

To find effective and meaningful solutions to the immigration issue, policymakers must understand the most factor motivating people to migrate from Central America: violence, writes Tyler Takemoto.

January 14, 2019

A Political & Historical Look at “A Moonless, Starless Sky”

Alexis Okeowo shares in her book a 21st century depiction of Uganda, Mauritania, Nigeria, and Somalia that is often difficult and disturbing—but also illuminating for practitioners in the international relations and conflict resolution fields, writes Kareena Kirlew.

December 18, 2018

Tracing Violence in Democracies in "A Savage Order"

Read an excerpt from Rachel Kleinfeld's book, A Savage Order, which explores why some democracies face extreme violence.

November 19, 2018

Exploring California's Water Challenges in Sacramento

The Pacific Council's VP of Initiatives Megan Karsh summarizes the Water Scarcity Field Foray in Sacramento.

October 31, 2018

The Fate of Populism at PolicyWest

Panelists at PolicyWest debated the future of populism and whether or not it will continue to gain momentum.

October 30, 2018

The Future of the Guantánamo Bay Trials at PolicyWest

Members of the Pacific Council GTMO Task Force discuss the most recent report, A Matter of Time, at PolicyWest.

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 9, 2018

Corruption in Mongolia: A Problem for Youth

Despite years of work, clear signs of improvement in the corrupt culture of Mongolia's education sector are yet to be seen, but educators and activists say these anticorruption efforts must continue to ensure long-term success, writes Bayanmunkh Ariunbold.

September 14, 2018

Global Beat: Uighurs Under Threat, EU Populism, and More

This week, China detains 2 million Uighurs in re-education camps; populism continues to rise in Europe; Sudan’s president dissolves his country’s government; and more.

September 7, 2018

The Cost of Instability in the Middle East

Dr. James L. Dr. Gelvin of UCLA provided a broad historical perspective to the current state of the modern Middle East during the first installment of the Pacific Council’s "How Did We Get Here?" series.

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