Catch up on the latest news and commentary from the Pacific Council. NEWSLETTER | April 10, 2020 SUPPORT THE COUNCIL The Pacific Council is a nonprofit dedicated to global engagement in Los Angeles. With the cancellation and postponement of key events, we could use your support now more than ever to make sure we can continue to bring you timely, factual information about our world. Donate today >> COVID-19 NEWS & ANALYSIS The Potential for U.S.-Mexico Cooperation in Public Health Andrew Rudman, Managing Director at Monarch Global Strategies, and Duncan Wood, Director of the Wilson Center's Mexico Institute Monarch Global Strategies released a new report, Pandemics and Beyond: The Potential for U.S.-Mexico Cooperation in Public Health, which reviews past bilateral collaboration on epidemics, identifies a number of specific areas for additional public-private and private-private collaboration, and provides specific recommendations for policy actions to be taken once the crisis abates. Read more >> Even During a Pandemic, Protect Rights and Prevent Atrocities Ann Durbin, Director of Advocacy and Grantmaking at Jewish World Watch Especially in this moment of chaos and upheaval, we must remain vigilant in ensuring that the world’s most vulnerable are protected. Read more >> How COVID-19 Makes International Affairs More Humanly Decent Sohaela Amiri, PRGS Fellow at the RAND Corporation While this is a serious crisis, it is also an opportunity for a fundamental transformation of our interactions with each other, our values, and our assessment of power, authority, and governance. Read more >> The World Needs Reliable Information Now More Than Ever Experts discussed how to combat disinformation and misinformation during a pandemic in a recent teleconference. Listen >> Tech Systems Strain Under Increased Use Due to Pandemic Experts discussed the impact of COVID-19 on Big Tech companies in a recent teleconference. Listen >> Virus Having Bigger U.S.-China Economic Impact Than Trade War Experts discussed the economic impacts of COVID-19 on China in a recent teleconference. Listen >> World Affairs Council Podcast The San Francisco branch of the World Affairs Council puts out an excellent podcast series that covers topics of the day as well as ongoing international issues. Listen >> In Case You Missed It: Our COVID-19 Coverage Catch up on all our COVID-19 coverage, including our recent teleconferences and Newsroom content. Teleconferences >> Newsroom content >> MORE NEWS & ANALYSIS The Foreign Editor: Karen Elliott House In the latest installment of the Founders Series, Karen Elliott House recalls her experience as a Pacific Council founding director and what value it has brought to her career as an editor and Middle East expert. Read more >> Member Spotlight: Kimia Khatami Kimia Khatami discusses how her career in the rail industry relates to international affairs, what she likes about being a Pacific Council member, and the advice she gives students pursuing careers in the transportation industry. Read more >> Navigating Issues of Secrecy and National Security at GTMO Gabriel Beugelmans, Attorney at Nelson & Fraenkel LLP Read Gabriel Beugelmans' Observer Dispatch about the pre-trial proceedings involving the U.S. prosecution against Khalid Shaikh Mohammad and others accused of carrying out the 9/11 attacks. Read more >> Relationship Advice from Guantánamo Bay Adam Barry, Attorney at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP I spent Valentine’s Day 2020 in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. I expected my trip to teach me about national security law, but was surprised by how much I learned about relationships. Read more >> Climate Change Disproportionately Affects Women Experts discussed the climate change gender gap in a recent teleconference. Listen >> Refugee Services at a Standstill During the Pandemic Experts discussed the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the ongoing refugee crisis in a recent webinar. Watch >> Read more >> Thinking About Melanesia—A Start C. Steven McGann, Founder of the Stevenson Group Washington should look anew at its relations with Pacific Island Countries, particularly as it begins to focus greater attention on the important role of the Melanesian states in Pacific architecture. More News & Analysis STAYING CONNECTED SERIES Please note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, some of our events will be open to the public. Sign up for any of the Staying Connected Series teleconferences using this registration link. 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