Putin’s war has begun in Ukraine. Trump characterizes him as a genius and Pompeo said he must be respected. Is Putin a genius or irresponsible bully? Should he be respected or despised as a war criminal? OR, is he something in between?
A priority of the intelligence community is analyzing Putin and his state of mind. Some suggest he is the most dangerous man in the world. You are an entry-level junior analyst serving on the Russia desk of the CIA. What is your assessment of Putin? This should not be an opinion piece. Research many of the articles readily available discussing this topic. What motivates him? Will his ambitions end in Ukraine? How should the Western world deal with him?