Support the Pacific Council's activities to educate and inspire for global engagement. SUPPORT THE COUNCIL Dear John, We know you’ve been hearing from us about our impact. Today, we want to let our members speak for themselves. Below are some reflections from our Emerging Leaders, who are able to join at a subsidized dues rate because of contributions from their fellow members: “I love the opportunities that the Pacific Council has brought me. It has expanded my network, allowed me to grow into leadership positions, and kept me up to date with world news and policy implications. The Pacific Council has been an incredible resource.” - Dulce “The Pacific Council does something rare and badly needed these days: it provides a forum for smart, respectful, and nonpartisan discussion on the key issues of our time. Events are also a tremendous opportunity to network with some of the most successful and interesting people in the country.” - Elex “The Pacific Council offers ‘brain-food’ of the highest quality and nutritional content. I’ve been grateful for the opportunity to broaden my engagement with impactful and timely topics via learning from and interacting with some of the brightest minds that our nation has to offer. There’s no greater need for critical thinking and opportunities to make a difference than now. Thank you, Pacific Council.” - Teresa An end of year gift will help ensure that the Council is accessible to the next generation of critical, global thinkers. Please make a gift today. We appreciate your participation and support! donate today >> BRAIN FOOD As Teresa describes above, the Pacific Council offers insightful analysis through our virtual events with global leaders and also through written commentary on the online Magazine. Below are a few recent articles that demonstrate thought leadership and "brain food of the highest quality and nutritional content." MAKING GENDER PARITY IN SENIOR NATIONAL SECURITY ROLES A REALITY Leadership Council for Women in National Security (LCWINS) The election of the United States’ first female vice president, the historic number of Republican women elected to Congress this year, and the all-women-of-color New Mexico House Delegation signals an unprecedented opportunity for women to lead from their seats at the national security decision-making table and throughout the ranks of government. read more >> BIDEN'S OPPORTUNITY TO REPUDIATE THE TRUMP DOCTRINE IN THE MIDDLE EAST Ibrahim al-Marashi, associate professor at the Department of History at California State University, San Marcos President Trump’s doctrine left a destabilized Middle East for the incoming Biden administration to stabilize. read more >> IN GLOBAL TRADE, CALIFORNIA WILL HAVE AN ALLY IN A BIDEN ADMINISTRATION Jerrold D. Green, president and CEO of the Pacific Council on International Policy A new administration in the White House will strengthen California’s position on the world stage and in global trade. read more >> IN TRUMP LEADERSHIP VOID, PACIFIC COAST CITIES TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE Dennis Herrera, city attorney of San Francisco The leadership vacuum at the federal level has led local governments to create novel approaches to dealing with a global problem—climate change. read more >> read more >> CHINA AND THE WORLD: CAN CHINA LEAD? Jongsoo Lee, Center Associate at Harvard University's Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies An interview with William Kirby on China’s ambitions, soft power, and education. more commentary UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS POLICYWEST 2020 December 3-4 PolicyWest is our signature virtual conference dedicated to debate and discussion, with the theme this year of U.S. global leadership and national security in 2021. Featuring two keynote conversations with John Podesta and Gen. Lori Robinson, a debate on open borders, and a panel discussion on UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions). register >> GOALMAKERS NATIONAL FORUM December 7-8 The Pacific Council is working with GlobalWA and partners across seven U.S. cities on Goalmakers 2020, a collaboration to find new strategies to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Pacific Council will represent Los Angeles and focus on SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) and 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions). register >> more events BECOME A MEMBER Members of the Pacific Council become part of a community of thoughtful, concerned global citizens whose experience informs smart policy and discourse. 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