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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.

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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 11, 2018

Winning Afghanistan’s Future with Gardens of Good Governance

Afghanistan can pave the way for nationwide institutions that promote economic growth and sap the life from corruption and terrorism by establishing special economic zones that encourage good governance, writes Michael Castle Miller.

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 27, 2018

Salton Sea & Iran’s Lake Urmia: A Water Activism Comparison

As the Salton Sea dries up, California can learn from the example of Iran’s Lake Urmia, writes Sarah Sieloff.

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 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.

June 1, 2018

Global Beat: Trade War Escalates, Kashmir Ceasefire and More

This week, President Trump announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico, the EU, and China; India and Pakistan restore their ceasefire on the Kashmir border; Israel and Gaza trade fire and agree to a ceasefire; and more.

May 30, 2018

Exploring the Religious Soft Power of ISIL

The West must promote accurate interpretations of religious texts and encourage voices who espouse peace and love in order to counter terrorist groups’ messaging, writes Madison Jones.

May 25, 2018

Global Beat: Trade War on Hold, Italy’s Populism, and More

This week, the United States and China continue trade negotiations; Italy forms a government after nearly three months; Ebola is back in Democratic Republic of Congo; and more.

May 22, 2018

Iran Deal Withdrawal was a Mistake Based on Misunderstanding

The reasons delineated by the Trump administration for withdrawing from the Iran deal fail to convince that sound judgment based on discernible facts went into this decision, writes Karen Richardson.

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