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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

February 8, 2019

In the UAE, Acceptance & Inclusion Bridge Different Cultures

By embracing diversity and encouraging peaceful coexistence, the United Arab Emirates is helping create friendships across different nationalities and faiths, writes Abdulla Alsaboosi.

February 6, 2019

Achieving Peace in Venezuela Will Require Tough Compromise

There is no clear and simple path toward a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic outcome in Venezuela, but here are a few guiding principles to start, writes Abe Lowenthal.

February 4, 2019

The Business Case for Human Rights in China

Foreign businesses willing to support the hard work of advocating and protesting for long-term human rights reforms in the Chinese legal system would be making a smart business investment, writes Kimberly Marteau Emerson.

February 1, 2019

Latin America’s (Mostly) Open Door to Fleeing Venezuelans

For the most part, the countries of Latin America are showing immense thoughtfulness and generosity in their responses to Venezuela’s migration flow, but it is hard to know how long these open door policies will last, writes Andrew Selee.

January 24, 2019

Six Imperatives for Practicing Soft Power & Public Diplomacy

The fundamental impact of globalization, societal changes and digital technology is reshaping the practice of public diplomacy, writes Jay Wang.

January 16, 2019

Announcing: Edgerton Series on Responding to a Rising China

The Pacific Council and the Edgerton Foundation are pleased to announce the launch of a new Edgerton Series on Responding to a Rising China.

January 15, 2019

While Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s personality, far-right message, and identity as a disrupter have naturally encouraged comparisons between him and President Trump and could lead to improved U.S.-Brazil relations, Bolsonaro faces a different set of challenges than Trump, experts told Pacific Council members in a teleconference.

January 14, 2019

A Political & Historical Look at “A Moonless, Starless Sky”

Alexis Okeowo shares in her book a 21st century depiction of Uganda, Mauritania, Nigeria, and Somalia that is often difficult and disturbing—but also illuminating for practitioners in the international relations and conflict resolution fields, writes Kareena Kirlew.

January 10, 2019

Venezuela Needs Diplomacy, Not Military Intervention

Previous transitions from authoritarian rule toward democracy in other Latin American countries seemed impossible until they occurred, and that likely will be the case in Venezuela, writes Abraham Lowenthal and David Smilde.

January 7, 2019

New Globalism: An Open Letter to California's New Governor

The way California organizes under Governor Newsom to deal with the challenges presented by globalization will determine the state’s fundamental prosperity and security, writes Alison Holmes.

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