In fact, one of the most important things you can do to be a successful negotiator is to understand the power of developing a strong BATNA before starting any negotiation.

作为一个成功的谈判专家所必备的能力之一，就是在任何谈判前都能认识到制定一个强有力的BATNA所起的作用。

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Railtrack has some strong cards to play in what will be a lengthy negotiation.

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Even though there can be no justification for the use of violence against unarmed civilians in Bahrain, there is a strong case for supporting the process of negotiation led by the Crown Prince, which does offer a means of peaceful transition to constitutional monarchy.

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