title: Analysis of Russian Foreign Policy Using Classical, Structural, and Neoclassical Realism Theories, Including the Hegemonic Stability Theory
abstract: This paper offers a detailed analysis of Russian foreign policy using Classical, Structural, and Neoclassical Realism, along with Hegemonic Stability Theory.It explores how these theoretical frameworks help explain Russia's interna tional behavior, particularly its relations with global actors and international organizations.From a Classical Realist perspective, Russia sees the state as the primary actor in international relations, with power as the ultimate goal.Its cautious engagement with int