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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

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.

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.

November 17, 2016

First 100 Days: Recognize that America Needs a Strong Mexico

As part of the First 100 Days series, Dr. Pamela K. Starr discusses the future of U.S.-Mexico relations, why Mexico should be proactive about renegotiating NAFTA, and the prospects for comprehensive immigration reform under the Trump administration.

October 21, 2016

Ambassadors: U.S.-Mexico Alliance More Important Than Ever

Ambassador of the United States to Mexico Roberta Jacobson and Ambassador of Mexico to the United States Carlos Sada discussed the rhetoric and reality of the U.S.-Mexico partnership during Members Weekend 2016.

September 29, 2016

On Immigration, the U.S. Should Follow Canada’s Lead

Ahead of Members Weekend, Jonathan Tepperman argues that the United States can learn from its northern neighbor's immigration system, which embraces multiculturalism.

June 13, 2016

Mexican Investors are Pouring Billions into the U.S. Economy

In a recent op-ed published by the Washington Post, Pacific Council member Andrew Selee confirms that money is indeed flowing over the U.S.-Mexico border, but it is actually going north, not south.

May 25, 2016

Roberta Jacobson Fills Long-Vacant Ambassador to Mexico Post

Roberta Jacobson's confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico comes at an important moment in the U.S.-Mexico relationship, with issues like trade, immigration, and border security at the top of the agenda.

April 27, 2016

Carlos Sada named Mexico’s Ambassador to the United States

On April 21, Carlos Manuel Sada was approved as Mexico’s new ambassador in Washington. Ambassador Sada is a highly respected career diplomat, who also serves as Co-Chair of the Pacific Council's Consul General Advisory Board.

April 7, 2016

Launching the Mexico Initiative

A letter from the Honorable Michael C. Camuñez, Chair of the Pacific Council's Mexico Initiative.

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