Catch up on the latest news and commentary from the Pacific Council. NEWSLETTER | January 24, 2020 NEWS Iran, China, and Other International Hotspots in 2020 Experts discussed the challenges facing the United States on the international stage this year in a recent teleconference. Listen >> More News ANALYSIS An Update from the Project to Strategically Protect Soft Networks Steve Miska and Jure Erlic The death of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. drone strike and the ongoing anti-government protests in Iraq against both Iran and U.S. influence in the country have created a highly volatile situation for the safety of our soft networks in the region. Read more >> Iran and the United States Are Closer Than They Think Maryam Zar The old equilibrium between the United States and Iran has vanished and a new order will have to be built. Read more >> The Lessons of Azerbaijan's Black January, 30 Years Later Nasimi Aghayev It is important, now more than ever, that we face the lessons of history—such as Azerbaijan’s “Black January”—so that we can manage the threats and tragedies that are happening today. Read more >> Will Algeria's New President Resume Politics as Usual? Mieczysław Boduszynski and Jessica Mecellem Algeria might be on the precipice of an Egypt-like scenario, with the increasing willingness to use repression signaling a possible military coup to solidify control. Read more >> DPRK's Economic Development Depends on Denuclearization Jongsoo Lee The global community must encourage economic reform in North Korea and Kim Jong-un must commit to denuclearization. Read more >> UK Government Badly Misled Harry Dunn's Family Colleen Graffy UK government officials should correct the narrative that has taken root surrounding the unfortunate car accident that took the life of Harry Dunn. 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]