Katie Titherington is a Ph.D. student at the University of Leicester’s School of History, Politics, and International Relations. Her research is concerned with leadership psychology, specifically regarding nuclear weapons.
In Putin’s case, his identity, personality, and desire to leave a legacy, coupled with other factors, make him more susceptible to using nuclear weapons.
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