Instruction
The U.S. president Donald Trump is often compared to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The two leaders have publicly expressed respect for each other and sought to identify international problems that could benefit from their cooperation. At the same time, tension persists in relations between the United States and the Russian Federation on the issues of disarmament, engagement in Syria, and Russian interference in American elections.
Do you see parallels in the leadership style of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin? What are the similarities and differences between the American and Russian presidents? Was Donald Trump justified in withdrawing from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty? Has Russian and American government cooperated effectively in fighting terrorism? Do you think Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential elections on behalf of one of the presidential contenders, and if so, should it be held accountable for its action? Do you think Russia and the United States can cooperate despite their divergent national interests?