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Articles by Derek Fraser
Diplomat Magazine
Dealing with Russia: To confront or co-operate? Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump have a lot in common. Trump wants to “make America great again.” Putin wants to do the same for Russia. Each leader sees himself as a strong man who can deal with the other.
Putin’s predictable election
At press time in early March, it appeared that victory by Russian President Vladimir Putin in this spring’s election was a certainty. The candidates allowed to run against him were figureheads. Putin had ample use of official resources for campaigning. His officials counted the ballots. What remained to be seen was the size of the turnout and the public reaction to the official results.
Putin’s plan for the west
According to press reports, U.S. President Donald Trump, in his desire for reconciliation with Russia, was initially considering removing sanctions on Russia and recognizing a Russian zone of influence in Eastern Europe. In fact, Trump might not have achieved reconciliation through such measures. What Russia seeks is more than a zone of influence: It wants to be recognized as a great power with a veto on all questions affecting Russian security, including the activities of NATO and the EU.
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Ukraine’s quest towards the west The streets of downtown Kyiv keep the memory alive that fewer than four years ago, under president Viktor Yanukovych’s regime, this capital city of Europe’s second largest country was on fire. Ukrainian protesters were bludgeoned and shot by soldiers, police, secret service and even civilians called “titushky,” who were hired to support the police.
Building Trust With Members
When the topic of retention comes up, a conversation about member engagement is never far behind. One word you don’t hear so often is “trust.” Yet in every relationship, while mutual interests or goals may bring you together, the main ingredient that sustains that bond is confidence in one another. It’s trust. That means associations seeking sustainable engagement have to ensure their communication is consistent and reliable. Here are some strategies and considerations that can help.
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