The American Foreign Policy Council has recognized the importance of supporting institutions, not personalities, as Russia tries to find its way. AFPC has long promoted ties between the legislative branches of Russia and the U.S. to help develop separation of powers in Russia, and to inform the U.S. Congress better about Russian developments.
From October 9-17, 1999, AFPC conducted its sixth annual fact-finding mission to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
From July 7-15, 1999, a Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) delegation studying U.S. federalism was hosted by AFPC in Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington, DC.
Belarusian National Front co-founder and shadow candidate for president Zianon Pazniak was the guest at an AFPC luncheon for Congressional staff on February 22, 1999.
It was a rare sight: senior officials from the Soviet security services discussing the future of Russia with ey U.S. Congressional staff members and policy makers.