Russia in the World Today: Security and Peace

Humanitarian footprint in Russia.
Mikael Ahlberg (Rotary Presidential Co-Advisor to Russia) – A Rotarian since 1993, Mikael is a member of the Rotary Club of Oland Sodra, Sweden. He has held numerous leadership positions from GSE Team Leader to District Governor, to RI Director for Zones 15-16, and most recently as RI Treasurer. Leveraging his depth in international relations, and his present efforts to grow Rotary’s presence in Russia, Mikael will provide insight into how Rotary is increasing its administrative and humanitarian presence in a country trying to adopt peaceful and "Service Above Self" measures.
Jennifer Jones (Vice President RI 2016-2017) - As one of Rotary International's most recognized communicators, Jennifer has addressed conventions and conferences across North America and abroad, including Russia, Panama, Thailand, Portugal, Finland, India, Sri Lanka, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, England, Korea, Taiwan, Brazil, Greece, Italy and Germany. Given her extensive travels and experiences in humanitarian service, Jennifer developed a keen sense of Peacemaking and Peacekeeping. She will share her perspectives and lead the conversations on this most important Rotary Area of Focus.
William Hill is a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center. A retired Foreign Service officer, Dr. Hill is an expert on Russia and the former Soviet Union, east-west relations, and European multilateral diplomacy. He served two terms – January 2003-July 2006 and June 1999-November 2001 – as Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, where he was charged with the negotiation of a political settlement to the Transdniestrian conflict and facilitation of the withdrawal of Russian forces, arms, and ammunition from Moldova.