Pacific Forum

Pacific Forum is a nonprofit, private research institute based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Established in 1975, the organization boasts a team of 277 employees and is dedicated to foreign policy research focused on the Indo-Pacific region. The Pacific Forum collaborates with a wide network of research institutes across the Pacific Rim, incorporating Asian perspectives into its work. The institute conducts research on a range of issues, including political, security, economic, business, and oceans policy. Pacific Forum disseminates its findings and recommendations to a global audience, including leaders, governments, and the general public, with a focus on stimulating cooperative policies in the Indo-Pacific region. A key aspect of the Pacific Forum's work involves fostering dialogue and analysis through programs that engage leaders from academia, government, and the corporate sector. The organization regularly cosponsors conferences with institutes across Asia, aiming to build non-governmental institutions and promote the exchange of ideas. For more information about the Pacific Forum and its activities, please visit its website at www.pacforum.org.