June 10, 2020
ANNOUNCING THE PACIFIC COUNCIL MAGAZINE

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.

ChanIck Jeong

March 23, 2017
SeouLA 2017: Driving Growth with Technology and Innovation

What role does technology and innovation play in fostering economic growth for developed economies like the United States and South Korea? A panel of experts at the SeouLA Forum on March 31 will discuss.

UN Water

March 22, 2017
World Water Day Events Raise Awareness about Wastewater

Today, March 22, is World Water Day. This year’s theme is wastewater, accompanied by a campaign called “Why waste water?” The goal is to educate the public about reducing and reusing wastewater.

March 17, 2017
Global Beat: Saudi Women’s Rights, Russian Hackers, and More

This week, Saudi Arabia held its first ever Girls Council meeting… without any women; the United States charged two Russians for cyber attacks; Malaysia and Australia have agreed to share intelligence on ISIL militants in Southeast Asia; and more.

Julia de Boer

March 16, 2017
An Internet Whole and Free

The Obama administration did not give away the internet, but rather relinquished a vestige of U.S. control over a domain that had long since expanded beyond the mastery of any one entity, writes Kal Raustiala.

Chairman of the JCS

March 13, 2017
The ISIL Delusion, the Al Qaeda Reality

Philip Seib argues that al Qaeda has been patiently waiting in the wings, ready to emerge again as the leader of global terror once ISIL is destroyed. 

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
Transforming the UAE into a Knowledge-Based Society

During a recent Pacific Council delegation to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, members met with Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi, President and Speaker of the Federal National Council, to discuss issues ranging from sustainability and political reform to the participation of women in government.

Republic of Korea

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.

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