Strategic Initiatives :: Henry M. Jackson Foundation
International Affairs Education Program
Strategic Initiatives
The Foundation's Strategic Initiatives involve convening leaders to discuss timely public policy issues and partnering with other organizations to leverage the Foundation's resources. The Strategic Initiatives program is primarily conducted on an invitation-only basis; however, interested individuals may contact the Foundation's program officer to discuss potential partnership ideas that are consistent with Foundation interests and priorities.
The Foundation supports conferences, forums and lectures that focus on relevant and timely international issues. Recent Strategic Initiatives in international affairs education include:
The National Bureau of Asian Research
Recognized as one of the country's top research centers for Asian affairs, The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) was established with major funding from the Jackson Foundation in 1987. In 2010, NBR in partnership with the Henry M. Jackson Foundation and the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies conducted a roundtable discussion and public forum at the University of Washington with specialists on U.S.-China economic relations. The public forum was host to an overflow crowd of students and the community, and featured a cadre of experts who shared their views on pressing issues in U.S.-China economic policy and the future of U.S.-China relations. In 2011, the Foundation partnered with NBR on a public, publication release conference to highlight findings and policy recommendations from its 2011 Energy Security Report entitled, Rising Energy Nationalism and Competition in Asia.
Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
One of the Foundation’s key objectives is to build bridges between academia and policy makers in Washington, D.C. Toward that aim, the Foundation and the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington have partnered to conduct a series of public briefings with the Commerce Department and other governmental agencies concerning U.S. economic and foreign policy. Top experts from the University of Washington and other major academic institutions joined policymakers to discuss everything from China’s economic clout to the role of Turkey and India as economic and democratic powerhouses. Then Secretary of Commerce, Gary Locke, now the U.S. Ambassador to China, keynoted the first major briefing on China’s political and economic realities and how they impact U.S.-China economic policy. Given the rising geopolitical importance of the Middle East to the U.S., one briefing highlighted Turkey’s key role in the region, given its economic stability and secular, democratic government. The School also conducted a forum with the U.S. Department of Commerce on India’s economic policies. Secretary Rahul Khullar of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry from the Government of India and Under Secretary of Robert D. Hormats from the U.S. Department of State delivered keynote addresses on a variety of challenges and trends concerning the economy, and offered policy solutions from many different perspectives. In 2013, the Washington policy briefing will highlight U.S.-Russia relations and explore regional concerns such as oil output and security issues in neighboring former Soviet states. Given Russia’s interest in remaining a global power broker, this should be a timely topic. The Foundation is pleased to highlight the excellence of the Jackson School and bring its expertise to the halls of power in Washington, D.C. in an effort to inform high level policy discussions.
Recognized as one of the country's top research centers for Asian affairs, The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) was established with major funding from the Jackson Foundation in 1987. In 2010, NBR in partnership with the Henry M. Jackson Foundation and the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies conducted a roundtable discussion and public forum at the University of Washington with specialists on U.S.-China economic relations. The public forum was host to an overflow crowd of students and the community, and featured a cadre of experts who shared their views on pressing issues in U.S.-China economic policy and the future of U.S.-China relations. In 2011, the Foundation partnered with NBR on a public, publication release conference to highlight findings and policy recommendations from its 2011 Energy Security Report entitled, Rising Energy Nationalism and Competition in Asia.
Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
One of the Foundation’s key objectives is to build bridges between academia and policy makers in Washington, D.C. Toward that aim, the Foundation and the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington have partnered to conduct a series of public briefings with the Commerce Department and other governmental agencies concerning U.S. economic and foreign policy. Top experts from the University of Washington and other major academic institutions joined policymakers to discuss everything from China’s economic clout to the role of Turkey and India as economic and democratic powerhouses. Then Secretary of Commerce, Gary Locke, now the U.S. Ambassador to China, keynoted the first major briefing on China’s political and economic realities and how they impact U.S.-China economic policy. Given the rising geopolitical importance of the Middle East to the U.S., one briefing highlighted Turkey’s key role in the region, given its economic stability and secular, democratic government. The School also conducted a forum with the U.S. Department of Commerce on India’s economic policies. Secretary Rahul Khullar of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry from the Government of India and Under Secretary of Robert D. Hormats from the U.S. Department of State delivered keynote addresses on a variety of challenges and trends concerning the economy, and offered policy solutions from many different perspectives. In 2013, the Washington policy briefing will highlight U.S.-Russia relations and explore regional concerns such as oil output and security issues in neighboring former Soviet states. Given Russia’s interest in remaining a global power broker, this should be a timely topic. The Foundation is pleased to highlight the excellence of the Jackson School and bring its expertise to the halls of power in Washington, D.C. in an effort to inform high level policy discussions.