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A PUBLICATION OF THE HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION
“Senator Jackson’s ability to engage in bipartisan diplomacy continues to
serve as an example today.”
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s Senator Jackson’s centennial anniversary comes to a close, we
reflect back on a year that produced some of our most memorable and inspiring events to date. Finding common ground on
complex policy concerns is key to solving the challenging issues our nation
faces. Senator Jackson’s ability to engage in bipartisan diplomacy continues
to serve as an example today. Therefore, the Foundation strives to organize
events that inform both the public and decision makers on issues that he
cared deeply about.
The recent programs highlighted in this issue were held in partnership with organizations on the East Coast and in the Pacific Northwest.
From the threat of a nuclear Iran and U.S.-China relations to finding clean
energy solutions for communities nationwide, the Foundation is proud to
have played a pivotal role in convening those discussions.
We would also like to give you a brief update on current developments pertaining to human rights issues in Russia. Due to recent events,
the political environment for Russian organizations interested in democracy has changed. The Foundation’s staff is in the process of researching
how this will affect our Russian grantees.
In closing, we thank you for making the Senator’s centennial anniversary such a special year. On behalf of the Foundation’s Board of Governors and Chairman Helen Jackson, we hope you enjoy this issue of the
Jackson Legacy. As always, we welcome your comments and feedback.
—Lara Iglitzin, Executive Director
Photo by Ed Shoemaker.
FALL 2012
Student Conservation Association
founder Elizabeth Putnam
Foundation, SCA
and NCI Sponsor
Youth Forum on
the Environment
“Seek out your trailhead!” and “Do
it right!” implored a guest panelist at The Henry M. Jackson Youth
Leadership Forum, convened by the
Student Conservation Association
(SCA), the North Cascades Institute
and the Henry M. Jackson
Russia Orders USAID to Stop Support (NCI),
Foundation. The forum, held at the
for Non-Governmental Organizations University of Washington to celIn mid-September, the Russian
vember Russian non-governmental ebrate Senator Henry M. Jackson’s
centennial, honored those who conForeign Ministry announced that
organizations (NGOs) receiving
the U.S. Agency for International
foreign funding from governments, veyed “passion and effective leaderDevelopment (USAID) office in
groups, or private donors must reg- ship” in conservation work. King
County Councilman and Foundation
Moscow should cease supporting
ister as “foreign agents.” This new
non-governmental organizations
law is directed toward NGOs who Board member Larry Phillips comin Russia as of October 1st. After
engage in political activities. “‘For- menced the evening’s discussions
nearly two decades and $2.6 billion eign agents’ sounds just as negative that inspired over 200 attendees to
take on leadership roles for the enin foreign aid to strengthen civil
in Russian as it does in English: It
society, modernize the economy,
implies treachery and disloyalty to vironment.
Honorary guest panelist Elizaand protect the environment and
one’s own country,” explained Lara
beth Putnam, founder of the SCA
people from infectious diseases, the Iglitzin in her Op-ed to the Seattle
and a model of public service and
news came as a shock to all affected Times on the issue.
leadership, spoke about the chalparties. The Kremlin also recently
Russian NGOs are trying to
announced that starting in mid-NoContinued on page 3
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Israel, Iran, and Human Rights
Discussed at Centennial Events
In the spirit of Henry M. Jackson’s
focus on national security, human
rights and international affairs, the
London, U.K.-based Henry Jackson Society (HJS) and the Henry
M. Jackson Foundation convened a
series of policy briefings to honor
him. The New York and Washington,
D.C. events played a major part of
this year’s centennial celebration
by making meaningful and lasting
contributions in the fields in which
he worked.
At the summer event in New
York, the Foundation’s executive
director, Lara Iglitzin, initiated an
in-depth discussion regarding the
“timely analysis of a foreign policy
matter that was very close to Senator Jackson’s heart—the strategic
challenges facing the State of Israel.”
The program, “Strategic Challenges for Israel: New Realities
in a Changing World,” attracted
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Helen H. Jackson, Chairman of the Board
John Hempelmann, President
Foundation Staff
Lara Iglitzin, Executive Director
Jeannette Allan, Program Officer
Jelena Jurkovic, Finance Officer
Henry M. Jackson Foundation
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Seattle, Washington 98101
Tel. 206.682.8565 Fax. 206.682.8961
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Website. www.hmjackson.org
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over 100 key policy and academic
leaders. Major speakers included
Ambassador Ron Prosor, Israeli
representative to the United Nations; former New York Mayor Ed
Koch; British historian Andrew
Roberts, recipient of the William
Penn Prize; and Alan Mendoza,
executive director of the Jackson
Society.
The most recent event took
place at the British Embassy in
Washington, D.C., concerning the
complex political issues surrounding the development of
Iran’s nuclear program. John
Hempelmann, the Foundation’s
president, introduced to a high profile audience the Jackson centennial
film and the Nature of Leadership
book, both of which highlight Senator Jackson’s life and legacy. Guest
panelists included Sohrab Ahmari,
an Iranian-American journalist and
a former associate research fellow
at the Jackson Society; Ambassador Kristen Silverberg, former
U.S. Ambassador to the European
Union; and Robert Litwak, vice
president for scholars and director
of International Security Studies at
the Woodrow Wilson International
Center for Scholars. They addressed
the consequences and concerns of
Iran’s nuclear pursuits as well as
Israel-Iran relations.
The final program in this series, “Human Rights in 2013:
Advancement or Retrenchment?,” will take place in December. Prominent speakers, including
David Keyes, executive director
of Advancing Human rights; Elisa
Massimino, president and CEO of
Human Rights First; Nina Shae,
former director of the Center for
Religious Freedom at the Freedom
House and human-rights lawyer;
Two speakers on “Strategic Challenges for Israel: New Realities in
a Changing World,” included (top)
Ambassador Ron Prosor, Israeli
representative to the United Nations, and (bottom) British historian
Andrew Roberts.
and David Kramer, president of
Freedom House, will address
whether the world, especially the
West, is appropriately advancing
human rights.
Henry Jackson Society
The Henry Jackson Society was founded
in 2005 with the goal of fostering a
strong European commitment towards
freedom, liberty, and human rights, and
a robust foreign policy in the vein of
Senator Jackson’s legacy in foreign affairs.The Society seeks to inform policymakers, scholars, and the general public
by holding speaker forums, lectures,
round-table discussions, and seminars on
pressing issues in foreign affairs.
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lenges of establishing the organization as a woman 60 years ago. She
captivated the audience with her story of fighting an uphill battle against
archaic notions that only men could do hard, physical work outside. Putnam understood that “Students would get a broader education…and the
parks would be put into the condition where they rightfully should be.”
She therefore urged the audience to be of service and take responsibility in
one’s community. “If we can’t be the change, who will?” she asked.
Three young leaders who embodied Putnam’s message and exemplified exceptional leadership skills were acknowledged for their conservation work with the SCA and NCI. Grace Bogne, a junior at Seattle University, explained how Senator Jackson’s accomplishments inspired her to
intern with the Environmental Protection Agency and NCI. Since then,
she has encouraged others to become active in the environment.
Congressman Norm Dicks, a staunch advocate for the Endangered
Species Act and other environmental issues, shared his concerns for the
ecosystem and noted that “[Senator Jackson] would be pounding the table
on climate change. Too
many people are ignoring
the issue. It has worldwide
implications. This is truly a
national emergency.”
Peter Jackson, son of
the late Senator, reminded
the audience that his father
was not a conservationist
when he first entered office.
Thanks to Putnam and other
like-minded conservationists, however, he did become
one of our nation’s most
dedicated advocates for the
environment and a model
for future leaders in the conservation field.
– Congressman Norm Dicks
“[Senator Jackson]
would be pounding the
table on climate change.
Too many people are ignoring the issue. It has
worldwide implications.
This is truly a national
emergency.”
Photos of Larry Phillips and Grace Bogne by Jesse Stanley, photos of Norm Dicks, Peter Jackson, and Colin Ridgley by Ed Shoemaker.
Youth Forum on the Environment
Participants in the Youth Leadership Forum included, (top
far left) Congressman Norm Dicks, (clockwise from top left)
Peter Jackson, Larry Phillips, and two young leaders who
were acknowledged for their exceptional leadership skills,
Colin Ridgley and Grace Bogne.
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Photo by Nonfiction Photography
Staff Welcomes
Program Officer
Jeannette Allan
Those attending the tenth anniversary celebration of OneWorld Now!
included, (from left) Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, OWN students Nejat Kedir
and Justin Ith, and founder Kristin Hayden.
OneWorld Now Marks Anniversary
In a post-9/11 world, OneWorld
Now (OWN) has made it its mission to provide underserved youth
access to international learning experiences as well as the opportunity
to learn strategic languages such as
Arabic and Chinese. Even as a pilot
program with only 12 students, the
Foundation recognized the importance of OWN’s innovative vision
by awarding the organization its
first grant. A decade later, OWN is
nationally recognized as a pioneer
for its after school and study abroad
programs that offer a new and integrated approach to developing the
next generation of leaders.
The Foundation was pleased to
celebrate and sponsor OneWorld
Now’s 10th anniversary in September. Founder and visionary leader,
Kristin Hayden, thanked the Foundation for its unwavering support
throughout the last decade. “We’re
so grateful that the Foundation has
been a strategic partner from the
beginning and instrumental in helping us reach this milestone.”
The Foundation welcomes and
looks forward to working with
Jeannette Allan, the new program
officer, who brings with her experience in international and climaterelated policy areas. She previously
worked at the Seattle-based nonprofit Climate Solutions to support
the publication of a sustainable aviation biofuel policy report and the
start up of its biocarbon initiative.
She also lived and worked in
Berlin, Germany, for an environmental consulting firm that supported the German government on
renewable energy policies.
She holds an M.A. in International Policy Studies from the
Monterey Institute of International
Studies and a B.A. in European
Studies from Scripps College.
Shortly after Labor Day, the
Foundation said good-bye to Laura
Mapp who served as the Foundation’s program officer for five
years. She supported the work of
the Foundation’s grantees and was
a valuable member of the staff. The
Foundation wishes her much success in her new endeavors.
Jeannette Allan
Leadership Transitions in U.S. and Asia Discussed
How is U.S. leadership perceived in
Asia and how will the next administration impact perceptions? While
the U.S. just concluded its presidential elections, major Northeast
Asian countries are scheduled to
hold elections or undergo leadership changes very shortly. How will
these transitions shape foreign and
domestic policy priorities on both
sides of the Pacific? These were
among the questions discussed at
the “Northeast Asian Leadership
Transitions” conference.
Due to the political transition
in Northeast Asia, The National
Bureau of Asian Research and the
Henry M. Jackson Foundation, in
partnership with the Henry M.
Jackson School of International
Studies, believed it timely and crucial to invite experts in the field to
discuss these strategic challenges.
The panel of keynote speakers
examined the political, economic,
and social issues during this key
transitional period. Several Foundation Board members participated
on the panels, specifically addressing prospects for future U.S.-China
cooperation.
The discussions offered an opportunity to discuss the complex
policies at stake and how this may
impact U.S. relations with China
and key Asian powers.
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Who could have foreseen that
a squabble over a dead pig that
nearly erupted into war between
American and British forces, would
eventually lead to Senator Jackson
creating the San Juan National Historical Park?
For many years, re-enactors
from the Pacific Northwest and
Canada celebrate peace to commemorate the joint occupation of
San Juan Island in Washington State
by British and American forces
from 1859 to 1872. This summer’s two-day celebration and joint
partnership between the park and
the Foundation was particularly
memorable as it commemorated
Senator Jackson’s work to establish
the park.
In 1958, Senators Jackson
and Warren G. Magnuson began
legislation to preserve the beauty
of San Juan Island. John Hempelmann, president of the Foundation,
explained to the re-enactors and
family-oriented crowd that initially
“There was some concern from
nearby property owners about the
federal government becoming their
neighbor, but ultimately they were
proud of the island’s history and
welcomed the preservation of the
island’s natural beauty for all to
enjoy.”
As a gesture of gratitude to the
park for its six decades of preservation, Anna Marie Laurence, daughter of the late Senator and Foundation Board secretary, presented a
framed photograph of her father to
the superintendent. In turn, Laurence and the Foundation received
a plaque that explains Senator Jackson’s instrumental contributions to
Washington State’s national parks
and environmental legacies. One
copy hangs in the Foundation’s office, and another at the park for all
to enjoy.
Photos by Sharon Kivisto
San Juan Event Celebrates Senator Jackson’s Environmental Legacy
San Juan National Park
Superintendent Lee Taylor holds a photograph
of Senator Jackson presented to her by Anna
Marie Laurence. John
Hempelmann, Jackson
Foundation president,
delivered remarks as
part of a celebration to
commemorate Senator
Jackson’s involvement
in establishing the
park.
Report Features Energy Innovations
Given the stalled federal and state
policies to support a clean energy
economy, Climate Solutions and
the Henry M. Jackson Foundation
partnered to produce a series of
compelling profiles on energy innovation in small- and medium-sized
communities nationwide titled,
“Powering the New Energy Future
from the Ground Up: Profiles in
City-Led Energy Innovation.” The
report highlights how 34 communities have adopted smart growth and
clean energy solutions despite the
lack of federal funding, and how
other communities can develop
long-term carbon reduction
strategies.
Since its release in July, the
stories and lessons featured have
already attracted national atten-
tion and inspired city-led efforts to
catalyze clean energy. Eileen Quigley, program director of the New
Energy Cities initiative at Climate
Solutions and author of the report,
explained that “Over 1,300 people
have downloaded the report. Major news media, including Newsday
and two NPR affiliates, as well as
major national blogs, picked up
the report. [It] exceeded all of our
expectations in terms of audiences
reached and partnerships developed as a result of it. We are immensely grateful to the Henry M.
Jackson Foundation for its foresight
in suggesting the project in the first
place, and its generous financial
support.”
Craig Gannett, vice president
of the Foundation commented
Climate Solutions
works to accelerate
practical and profitable solutions to
global warming by
galvanizing leadership,
growing investment,
and bridging divides.
on the timely report saying, “It is
a smart, sensible piece of policy
work in a critical environmental
area that embodies the legacy of
Senator Jackson’s commitment
to conserving and protecting the
country’s energy resources and
environment.”
To view the full report
online or request a
paper copy, visit the
NEC’s homepage at
newenergycities.org.
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determine how this law will impact
them and how they will survive.
Their confusion and concern mirror those of policy makers who
struggle to assess the ramifications
of these new laws. The Foundation’s staff has therefore made it a
top priority to communicate between the parties as well as actively
participate in national discussions
among U.S. human rights donors
who seek guidance in Russian grant
giving. During a conversation with
the Foundation’s staff, Moscow human rights activist Yuri Dzhibladze
urged the West to understand that
“It is of the utmost importance that
those few foreign donors who are
still working with Russian NGOs
continue doing so and do not get
intimidated by either the new law
or the expulsion of USAID. Departure of other donors is exactly
what Putin wants and hopes for.”
Although the situation appears
bleak, it does emphasize the clear
need for the U.S. government to
find other ways to support Russian
NGOs. Western foundations can
play a key role in supporting democracy in Russia.
IN
MEMORIAM
Photo by Megan Harris
Russian NGOs
Herbert J. Ellison
The Jackson Foundation mourns the loss of Herbert J. Ellison, a preeminent specialist on the Soviet Union, Russian politics, and history, who knew and worked closely
with Senator Jackson. Professor Ellison collaborated with the Foundation on many
initiatives at the University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies.
He also delivered the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Lecture in 2001.
A professor of Russian history and international studies, as well as a former
director at the Jackson School, Dr. Ellison possessed exceptional leadership skills
that brought international recognition to the school. Kenneth Pyle, Foundation
Board member and long-time colleague of Dr. Ellison, commented on his career:
“Herb was a scholar-teacher for his time. His career in Russian studies unfolded during the trying days of the Cold War when Americans needed the kind of informed
judgments about the Soviet Union that he could make. In his teaching, writing, and
service to the national organizations in his field he made a huge contribution to our
understanding of the historic forces that shaped Soviet-American relations. He was a
prime reason for the University’s world prominence in international studies.”
The Foundation sends its condolences to Dr. Ellison’s family.
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