The Dangerous Psychology of Vladimir Putin
The role of Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy in Putin’s personality.
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the mind of one of the world’s most controversial leaders? Does the name Vladimir Putin ring a bell? You know, the guy who’s been pulling the strings in Russia for what seems like an eternity.
Born on October 7, 1952, in Leningrad, now St. Petersburg, Putin grew up in a typical Soviet family. But there was nothing typical about his career trajectory. From KGB agent to president, his rise to power was nothing short of meteoric. So, what makes a man like Putin tick? And more importantly, why should we care?
Well, one thing’s for sure: Putin’s personality is as complex as a matryoshka doll. Some psychologists argue that his behavior can be traced back to his KGB training. You know, the whole “trust no one, question everything” mantra. But let’s not be too simplistic here.
Others believe that a combination of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy (otherwise known as the “Dark Triad”) may be at play. So, which one is it? Or is it a dangerous cocktail of all these traits?
Narcissism
Narcissists have a grandiose sense of self, an insatiable hunger for…
