Author profile: Katie Titherington

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.

Opinion – A Psychological Perspective on Putin’s War with Ukraine

Katie Titherington • Nov 28 2022 • Articles

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.