Abraham F. Lowenthal, the founding director of the Pacific Council on International Policy and professor emeritus at the University of Southern California, provides an in-depth analysis of the changing US relationship with its "near abroad" and the need for far-sighted policies that address the complex "intermestic" issues facing the region in today's interconnected world.

Pacific Council member Naseem Qader examines how climate migration is already reshaping global borders and international relations, emphasizing the inadequacy of current frameworks, emerging policy innovations, and the urgent need for coordinated responses across governments, private sector, and cities.

Pacific Council member Amy Smathers shares her 5 takeaways from the event, IRC Rising to the Challenge: A Conversation with David Miliband & Ben Rhodes.

Ambassador Marc B. Nathanson, Pacific Council member and former Board Co-Chair, reflects on the significant achievements made during his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway from 2022 to 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pacific Council CEO Duncan Wood Explores Global Energy Systems on Policy Center for the New South Podcast