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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.

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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 23, 2018

Making Sense of South Korea’s Cautious Optimism on the DPRK

Washington and Seoul should continue to strive for transparent and routine discussions with North Korea about the future of the peninsula to avoid any misunderstandings, writes Derek Grossman following his recent visit to South Korea.

July 20, 2018

Global Beat: Trump-Putin Summit, ISIL Resurgence, and More

This week, Presidents Trump and Putin hold a controversial summit in Helsinki; ISIL may be attempting resurgence in Iraq and Afghanistan; Japan and the EU sign a trade deal; and more.

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 6, 2018

Global Beat: Germany Compromise, Mexico Election and More

This week, Germany agrees on a migration compromise; a leftist candidate wins Mexico’s presidential election by a landslide; North Korea continues to expand its nuclear program; and more.

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 22, 2018

Global Beat: Immigration Uproar, Human Rights, and More

This week, the Trump administration reverses course on its migrant child separation policy following international outrage; the United States withdraws from the UN Human Rights Council; EU countries to meet on immigration policy; and more.

June 19, 2018

Trump in Singapore: The Potemkin Agreement

President Trump is eager to claim a comprehensive deal with North Korea in order to score a political win, but the real work is just getting started, writes Thomas Zimmerman.

June 12, 2018

Kim Will Need Security Assurances to Agree to Nuclear Deal

How President Trump proposes guaranteeing Kim Jong-un's survival will be critical to any agreement between the United States and North Korea, writes Bennett Ramberg.

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.

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