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

July 13, 2018

Global Beat: Brexit Crisis, U.S.-China Trade War, and More

This week, resignations from the UK government imperil Brexit talks; Mexican President-elect AMLO announces a new border force; Ethiopia and Eritrea declare an end to war after 20 years of conflict; and more.

July 12, 2018

Seattle Delegation Explores Business & Security Innovation

A delegation of Pacific Council members recently traveled to Seattle, Washington, to explore global policy at the nexus of business, national security, and innovation. Read about their key takeaways.

July 5, 2018

U.S. Trade Policy Toward Rwanda is Shortsighted

Petty trade squabbles and a general neglect of Africa by the United States imperil larger opportunities, writes Grant Harris.

June 29, 2018

Global Beat: Trump-Putin Summit Set, Saudi Reforms, and More

This week, President Trump and President Putin announce they will hold their first official summit on July 16 in Helsinki; women can now drive in Saudi Arabia; Kenya and the United States sign a $100 million investment deal; and more.

June 28, 2018

Delegation to Japan Explores Security, Trade, and More

U.S.-Japan relations are strong, but prominent issues such as trade wars and territorial disputes pose challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, Pacific Council delegates learned on a recent visit to Japan.

June 20, 2018

NAFTA Negotiations All but Dead This Year

It is now quite clear that there is virtually no chance for a NAFTA deal in 2018, writes Michael Camuñez.

June 19, 2018

Guadalajara’s Transition from Tequila to High Tech

Offering a model for Mexico’s future, Guadalajara reinvented itself as an R&D hub, writes Andrew Selee.

June 15, 2018

Global Beat: G7 Feud, Trump-Kim Summit, and More

This week, the G7 Summit ends in a spat between Trump and Trudeau; Kim Jong-un and Trump hold a historic summit in Singapore; UK Prime Minister May shifts toward a soft Brexit; and more.

June 8, 2018

Global Beat: New Catalonia Leader, Rohingya Return, and More

This week, Catalonia swears in a new secessionist regional leader; Myanmar and the UN reach a deal to repatriate Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh; President Trump wants to renegotiate NAFTA bilaterally; and more.

June 1, 2018

Global Beat: Trade War Escalates, Kashmir Ceasefire and More

This week, President Trump announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico, the EU, and China; India and Pakistan restore their ceasefire on the Kashmir border; Israel and Gaza trade fire and agree to a ceasefire; and more.

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