Russian Foreign Policy

      Is Russian foreign policy a) inherently offensive, aggressive and expansionist or is it b) defensive and reactive? How would you make a case for both options? (PROMPT: a) Why might you say it’s offensive, aggressive and expansionist? And why might others say no, it isn’t? Then, b) why might you say it’s defensive and reactive? And why might others say no, it isn’t?) Next, with reference to Putin, do you think concentrating on the leader is a fully or accurate explanation for Russian foreign policy behavior? Explain why and/or why not