The Lessons of the Korean War for the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Pacific Council member James Jongsoo Lee draws parallels between the Korean War and the ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing shared geopolitical dynamics, prolonged attrition, and the risk of escalation. Insights from the Korean War’s resolution highlight potential pathways to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
My Summary of Qatar's Cultural Day: Celebrating Heritage and U.S.-Qatar Partnership in Los Angeles
Geert Criel, Pacific Council member, strategic advisor at Pasadena Private Financial Group, and partner at Druven Public Affairs, reflects on Qatar's cultural diplomacy and strategic U.S. partnership at a recent consular event in Los Angeles.
Values and U.S. Foreign Policy in a New Age of Strategic Competition
Mieczysław P. Boduszyński, Pacific Council member, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at Pomona College, and former U.S. diplomat, examines how the pursuit of great power competition undermines America's commitment to promoting democratic values abroad.
Trump, Immigration, and the Borders: A Consequential Moment or Just a Step to the Right?
Seth Stodder, Pacific Council member and former Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Borders, Immigration & Trade, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Threat Prevention and Security, and Director of Policy for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, provides an in-depth analysis of President Trump’s immigration and border initiatives.
Balancing Act: How California Can Influence U.S.-China Relations Amid Economic Shifts
As U.S. foreign policy increasingly focuses on managing technological, economic, and geopolitical competition with China, a rare bi-partisan consensus has emerged on the necessity of competing effectively with Beijing and protecting U.S. interests as the international geopolitical landscape shifts.
The Fragility Paradox: Energy Systems and Technological Vulnerabilities
Pacific Council CEO Duncan Wood Explores Global Energy Systems on Policy Center for the New South Podcast
5 Takeaways from My U.S. Coast Guard Visit with the Pacific Council
Pacific Council member Bob Moore shares his takeaways from our visit to the United States Coast Guard.
In Handling the North Korea-Russia Alliance, Trump Should Follow Nixon
It is high time to improve North Korea-U.S. relations, and the U.S. president-elect is uniquely positioned to do so.
Initiative in IP Protection: Silicon Valley's Role in U.S.-China Relations
While Chinese investment transformed Los Angeles's skyline in 2016, the subsequent halt in technological exchange reveals how economic relationships can—and sometimes should—vary by sector.
Japan As a Bridge-Builder for United States Interests in the Indo-Pacific
A second Trump presidency could pose major challenges for U.S.-Japan relations, especially around trade and defense.
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