US-Russia Relations and Leadership Theories

The video discusses the shift in Vladimir Putin's favorability among Republicans and Democrats, highlighting the influence of Donald Trump's admiration for Putin as a strong leader. It explores Trump's financial ties to Russia and potential blackmail, contrasting Republican lawmakers' critical stance on Putin. The video also compares Trump's approach to Russia with Ronald Reagan's legacy and covers Russian election interference and U.S. sanctions.

What geopolitical actions by Putin contributed to his unpopularity in the US in 2014?

• His economic policies

• His military actions in Ukraine and Syria

• His environmental policies

• His trade agreements

What was a significant factor in the rise of Putin's favorability among Republicans by 2016?

• Democratic support

• His trade agreements

• Republican propaganda portraying him as a strong leader

• His environmental policies

What leadership theory does Donald Trump admire that aligns with his view of Putin?

• Servant Leadership Theory

• Democratic Leadership Theory

• Transformational Leadership Theory

• Great Man Theory

What financial issue did Trump face that led to Russian investments in his projects?

• Lack of business opportunities

• Multiple bankruptcy filings

• High tax rates

• High interest rates

What is a potential risk of Trump's financial ties with Russian investors?

• Increased trade tariffs

• Financial dependency on a foreign power

• Higher interest rates

• Loss of business opportunities

How do Republican lawmakers generally view Vladimir Putin?

• As a business partner

• As a strong ally

• As a geopolitical threat

• As a neutral figure

Which historical figure do Republicans often reference as a model leader?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ronald Reagan

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was one method used by Russia to allegedly interfere in the 2016 US Presidential election?

• Cyber attacks and hacking

• Direct military intervention

• Economic sanctions

• Diplomatic negotiations

What platform did Russia allegedly use to release hacked information during the 2016 election?

• News channels

• Wikileaks

• Government websites

• Social media

What was the US response to the alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election?

• Military action

• Economic sanctions

• Trade agreements

• Diplomatic negotiations