This author delves into the psychological motivations and decision-making processes of leaders and actors on the international stage. Their work focuses on understanding the personality traits and thought patterns that influence political behavior and crisis situations. Employing deep expertise in political psychology, they analyze complex international relations and the threats of terrorism. This approach offers readers a unique insight into the minds of those who shape global events.
This book analyzes narcissism and politics and systematically explores the psychology of narcissism - the entitlement, the grandiosity and arrogance overlying insecurity, the sensitivity to criticism, and the hunger for acclaim - illustrating different narcissistic personality features through a spectrum of international and national politicians.
The Psychology of Terrorism from the IRA to Al-Qaeda
Exploring the psychological motivations behind terrorism, the author challenges the stereotype of terrorists as irrational fanatics, presenting them as psychologically normal individuals driven by deep-seated hatred. By examining various types of terrorists, including national-separatists, social revolutionaries, and religious extremists, he sheds light on their motivations and behaviors. Utilizing his expertise, the author aims to provide insights into the terrorist mindset, offering strategies for more effective counter-terrorism efforts.
Post is a pioneer in the field of political-personality profiling. He may be the only psychiatrist who has specialized in the self-esteem problems of both Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein.-The New Yorker Policy specialists and academic...