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pbmus

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Sun Mar 27, 2022, 08:24 PM Mar 2022

A Psychological Analysis of Vladimir Putin and His Destructive Leadership... [View all]

Russia’s descent into repression under Vladimir Putin reached a tipping point with his decision to invade Ukraine. During this full-scale, unlawful military invasion, he has threatened any country trying to intervene with harsh consequences, which some worry may involve nuclear weapons.

Some have suggested Putin’s thinking is entirely rational – the product of a calculated, harsh realism about global politics, or an attempt to gain domestic strength. Others believe the moves are desperate, wild and overreaching – evidence of deep, psychological flaws.

But what exactly is the psychology behind Putin’s leadership, and what can we do to counteract its negative effects?

https://www.realclearscience.com/articles/2022/03/26/a_psychological_analysis_of_vladimir_putin_and_his_destructive_leadership_823868.html


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