Advancing the Nonproliferation Culture to Russian Professionals through the Open World Leadership Center

In 1999, Dr. James Billington, Librarian of Congress, introduced the Open World Leadership Center (OWLC). The goal of OWLC is to introduce young Russian leaders to areas of interest in the United States that may be useful for them to consider in developing programs of their own. Open World programs have covered the topics of education, environment, health, rule of law, economic development, libraries, and women as leaders. The OWLC accomplishes its mission through exchange opportunities with U.S. professional counterparts.