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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

January 12, 2018

Global Beat: Drones Attack Russian Bases in Syria, and More

This week, 13 drones attack two Russian military bases in western Syria; Zambia plans to vaccinate 1 million of its citizens to protect against cholera amid a new outbreak; ELN rebels resume attacks in Colombia after a ceasefire ends; and more.

January 5, 2018

Global Beat: Fighting Fake News, Peru Pardon, and More

This week, Germany enacts tough laws designed to combat fake news on social media; Peru’s president pardons a controversial former president; North Korea agrees to high-level diplomatic talks with South Korea; and more.

December 22, 2017

Global Beat: Chile Votes Right, DPRK’s WannaCry, and More

This week, Sebastián Piñera wins Chile’s presidential election in what marks the most recent shift to the right in Latin America; the United States accuses North Korea of being behind the WannaCry cyberattack; Saudi Arabia intercepts another Houthi missile; and more.

November 14, 2017

Afghans’ Optimism Rises Despite Security & Economic Concerns

A new Asia Foundation survey finds that the number of Afghans who say their country is moving in the right direction has increased and optimism has risen slightly, writes Amy Ovalle.

October 24, 2017

Tillerson’s Views on India Defy Trump’s Foreign Policy

Ahead of his trip to Delhi, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson articulated a clear vision for the U.S. relationship with India. Let’s hope it was not an anomaly, writes Manpreet Singh Anand.

August 16, 2017

Conflict and Climate Exacerbate South Asia’s Water Crisis

Climate change and regional conflicts make South Asia one of the most water insecure regions in the world, Dr. Zafar Adeel and Dr. Isha Ray told Pacific Council members in the third installment of the Pacific Council’s Summer Teleconference Series.

May 11, 2017

In Defense of U.S. Foreign Aid: Examples from South Asia

As the sole superpower in the world, the United States has a unique responsibility to lead the way in global development efforts, writes Manpreet Singh Anand.

March 6, 2017

3 Areas of Opportunity for the US-India Relationship

Manpreet Singh Anand details the key priorities for the Trump administration as it engages with India.

August 25, 2016

Will Anti-Trade Policies Hinder India's Economic Growth?

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's reluctance to trade with other countries might derail the progress made by one of the world's fastest growing economies. Read about the third discussion in our BRICS Summer Teleconference Series.

June 15, 2016

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Emerging from the Soviet Shadow

A Pacific Council delegation recently traveled to Central Asia to explore the region’s economy, unique culture, and political environment.

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