Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a byproduct of the Soviet Union and the Cold War. As a member of the KGB, he matured the idea of attaining control of Russia in order to reestablish control of the state over individual rights and needs. After the collapse of the communist regime, he positioned within the new structure to finally become the strongest leader so far. His personal goals are rather simple —to stay in power at all costs, create and maintain an image of mental and physical superiority, and eliminate all competitors. As the leader of Russia, his goals are to subject the population to his dictates, strengthening the state at an internal and external level, and re-establish the greatness of Russia. To achieve his goals Putin and all the
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They do not tolerate dissent, and any rivals —real or perceived— are in prison or dead. Not surprisingly, Putin shows himself as deeply concerned about the ‘natural space’ belonging to the Russian nation. Based on that concern alone, he creatively invents excuses to invade his neighbors. It should not surprise anyone that whenever something goes wrong, he blames others, from his political opponents, to Europe and the United States.
Clearly, Putin demonstrates a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. He is self-centered, shows a constant lack of empathy, and definitely exhibits an exaggerated sense of self-importance. His main preoccupation in life is power, securing it, maintaining it. This behavior is persistent and enduring, and it affects his work —he is not a beneficial leader, just another dictator in the long line of autocrats that have ruled Russia over centuries. This behavior and perception, in addition, affects his social life —he lives in a world rather apart, surrounded only by loyal followers. Finally, his behavior has already affected his family relationships. He separated from his then wife in 2013, and divorced her in 2014. Subsequently, he had a child with his new girlfriend, who lives a reclusive life, most probably for
They do not tolerate dissent, and any rivals —real or perceived— are in prison or dead. Not surprisingly, Putin shows himself as deeply concerned about the ‘natural space’ belonging to the Russian nation. Based on that concern alone, he creatively invents excuses to invade his neighbors. It should not surprise anyone that whenever something goes wrong, he blames others, from his political opponents, to Europe and the United States.
Clearly, Putin demonstrates a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. He is self-centered, shows a constant lack of empathy, and definitely exhibits an exaggerated sense of self-importance. His main preoccupation in life is power, securing it, maintaining it. This behavior is persistent and enduring, and it affects his work —he is not a beneficial leader, just another dictator in the long line of autocrats that have ruled Russia over centuries. This behavior and perception, in addition, affects his social life —he lives in a world rather apart, surrounded only by loyal followers. Finally, his behavior has already affected his family relationships. He separated from his then wife in 2013, and divorced her in 2014. Subsequently, he had a child with his new girlfriend, who lives a reclusive life, most probably for