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.

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.

Missile Defense Agency

March 3, 2017
Global Beat: China Responds to Korea over THAAD, and More

This week, China retaliates against South Korea over the ROK’s THAAD missile defense deployment plans; Northern Ireland holds an election following the collapse of its power sharing agreement; Australia and Indonesia restore full military ties; and more.

Tinou Bao

February 24, 2017
Global Beat: Burqa Ban Lifted, Russia’s Fake News, and More

This week, Turkey’s military lifted its ban on women’s headscarves; Russia launched an official tracker of “fake news”; China has nearly finished structures designed to hold long-range missiles on artificial islands in the South China Sea; and more.

U.S. Defense Department

February 21, 2017
Cyber Threats are Among the Most Serious Facing the U.S.

Dr. John Launchbury, director of DARPA's Information Innovation Office, discussed his concerns about cybersecurity as well as new technologies in the field with Pacific Council members.

U.S. Defense Department

February 17, 2017
Global Beat: Secretary Mattis Gives NATO Ultimatum, and More

This week, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis issued an ultimatum to NATO members to increase their defense spending by the end of the year; Kim Jong-un’s older half-brother was assassinated in Malaysia; Russia launched a cruise missile in an apparent violation of a Cold War-era treaty; and more.

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