Catch up on the latest news and commentary from the Pacific Council. NEWSLETTER / September 17, 2020 The Pacific Council’s biweekly Newsletter shares international affairs commentary and analysis by our members and experts plus news from the Council and recaps of our recent events. View this email in your browser here and share it on social media: ‌ ‌ ‌ SUPPORT THE COUNCIL Now, more than ever, the Pacific Council’s work to promote global engagement is vital. Learn about all the ways you can support our mission in Los Angeles, California, and beyond! donate today >> 2020 ELECTION SERIES NATIONALISM, ISOLATIONISM, AND THE FUTURE OF U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS Dan Schnur, professor at the USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism and UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies As America and China’s relationship becomes increasingly adversarial, it’s notable that only one of those two nations seems to understand the benefits of making and keeping friends around the world. Regardless of whether Biden or Trump is sworn into office next January, the undisputed winner of the 2020 election will be Xi Jinping. read more >> read more >> A GUIDE TO THE CALIFORNIA BALLOT MEASURES THAT HAVE LOCAL-TO-GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS Justin Chapman, Communications Officer at the Pacific Council On November 3, Angelenos and Californians will have the opportunity to weigh in on a number of issues that have “local-to-global” implications. This piece explores how some of these state and county ballot measures relate to issues that other countries are also grappling with, presented as part of our voter initiative, 2020 Election: A Local-to-Global Opportunity. COMMENTARY HEALING HEALTHCARE'S ANCIENT EPIDEMIC Seth Freeman, community representative to the UCLA Health System Heightened safety precautions are needed in a pandemic more than ever. read more >> THE INVESTMENT OUTLOOK IN THE INDO-PACIFIC: AN INTERVIEW WITH JIM ROGERS Jongsoo Lee, center associate at Harvard University's Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Nonprofits are struggling with a tsunami of needs and demands in the communities they serve—including the need to capitalize on this moment when our nation is finally waking up to the sacrifices and contributions of front-line workers. read more >> more commentary EVENT RECAP SPACE, INNOVATION, AND THE LA SMC In establishing the U.S. Space Force, “the United States has finally acknowledged that space is really a war-fighting domain because of some of the actions we’ve seen our adversaries take," Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson said in a recent webcast. read more >> LEADING THE FIGHT: HOW CITIES ARE ACTING ON GLOBAL ISSUES “Americans in general want us to cooperate in the world, but they don’t necessarily know how foreign affairs touches their daily lives," Ambassador Nina Hachigian said in a recent webcast, which also featured Vanessa Ibarra of Atlanta’s Office of International Affairs. "COVID-19 is a great example of why it is important, and I hope that we get more involved and that city populations do more.” watch and read more >> more event recaps UPCOMING EVENTS FREE AND FAIR? CHALLENGES TO U.S. ELECTION SECURITY Thursday, September 24 / 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT / Webcast A Local-to-Global webcast on lessons and threats from other countries when it comes to U.S. elections. Open to the public. register >> EDGERTON SERIES THE NEED FOR BALANCE: COOPERATION, COMPETITION, AND THE U.S.-CHINA RELATIONSHIP Thursday, October 8 / 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT / Webcasst An Edgerton Series webcast on how the United States should balance competition and collaboration with China, the prospects for economic decoupling, and the state of bilateral trade. Open to the public. register >> more upcoming events BECOME A PACIFIC COUNCIL MEMBER Members of the Pacific Council become part of a community of thoughtful, concerned global citizens whose experience informs smart policy and discourse. We connect you to a network of leaders, bring you in on both live and virtual discussions with global thinkers, and invite your ideas to contribute to public discourse and improved policy. learn more about membership >> SUBSCRIBE TO THIS NEWSLETTER If you haven't already, sign up for this biweekly email Newsletter to receive the latest news and commentary from the Pacific Council on International Policy. stay informed >> STAY CONNECTED Pacific Council on International Policy | 725 S. Figueroa St., Ste. 450, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Unsubscribe [email protected] About our service provider Sent by [email protected]