Catch up on the latest news and commentary from the Pacific Council. NEWSLETTER | November 22, 2019 NEWS Middle East in Turmoil, But Hope Remains An Emerging Leaders delegation recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to discuss Middle East policy with government officials, experts, and civil society leaders. Read highlights from the discussions by Pacific Council member Jordan Reimer. Read more >> Exploring the Escalating Conflict in Syria Experts discussed the escalating conflict in Syria in a recent teleconference. Listen >> Insights from PolicyWest 2019 PolicyWest 2019 featured discussions on the politics of American foreign policy, China’s military, and more. Read highlights from the day’s discussions. Read more >> The Risky Business of Telling Stories Press freedom observers say the risks reporters face around the world are increasing and evolving, writes Abhinanda Bhattacharyya. Read more >> EU Expansion Unlikely in the Near Future After Summit Talks to enlarge the European Union by admitting additional countries broke down at the recent summit of the European Council, writes Jackson Stephens. Read more >> More News ANALYSIS Calming the Rhetoric Around Immigration Kim Gagné Our politicians and partisans should cool their fervor and take a dispassionate approach to resolving thorny policy problems such as immigration. Read more >> The Migrant Protection Protocol Must Be Reversed Eliane Fersan and Kai Golden The Department of Homeland Security's Migrant Protection Protocol, better known as "Remain in Mexico," is a duplicitous non-entrée policy masquerading as a humanitarian solution meant to address the thousands of Central American asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border and must be immediately reversed. Read more >> Dispatch from Ukraine: On the Frontline of the Info War Philip Seib Ukrainians are angry that the West—particularly the United States—lacks the political will to support Ukraine in its time of need and underestimates the dangers in Russia’s regional strategy. Read more >> More Analysis 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. 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 Sign up for our biweekly email Newsletter to receive the latest news and commentary from the Pacific Council on International Policy. Stay informed >> CONNECT Pacific Council on International Policy | 725 S. Figueroa St., Ste. 450, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Unsubscribe [email protected] About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected]