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Kennan Institute is pleased to support the U.S.-Russian Business Council 18th annual meeting
Sep 16, 2010Change to Title VIII-Supported Grants
Sep 07, 2010Based on recent changes set forth by the United States Department of State, applications for Title VIII-funded grant programs will be accepted from U.S. Citizens only until further notice.
Employment Opportunity - Editorial Assistant
May 18, 2010
Jackson-Vanik in Today's World
Mar 02, 2010"Jackson-Vanik has become a bit of a political football whose lofty ideals at times have been dragged into more everyday trade disputes. Russia no doubt will "graduate" from Jackson-Vanik at some point in the future, most likely as part of its World Trade Organization accession process," according to Kennan Institute Deputy Director William E. Pomeranz.
U.S.-Russian Relations: The Legacy of Jackson-Vanik
Mar 02, 2010While some Central and East European countries "graduated" from the amendment in recent years, Russia remains subject to an annual compliance waiver, which has complicated U.S.-Russian trade relations. Those who defend Jackson-Vanik argue it remains an important symbol of freedom and democracy. This March 2010 Centerpoint article discusses the 4 February 2010 conference on the Jackson-Vanik amendment, where experts honored the legacy and debated the relevance of Jackson-Vanik in today's world.