This conference was organized  by the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington in partnership with the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, The Herbert J. Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies, and The Kennan Institute.

Four panels of academic, industry and government experts examined current developments in Russia’s strategic and economic relationships. Topics included Russia’s accession to the WTO, Russia’s growing alliances with Asia, Russia’s role in Central Asia, and the future of Russian studies.

Photo by Shealah Craighead