FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/PSkYiJPpt8I?si=ojZEi3BgLny_pEdT Former U.S. State Department psychiatrist Dr. Ken Dekleva reveals what he witnessed while working inside Russia — and the psychological warfare strategies most Americans never hear about. From analyzing foreign leaders to understanding how the Kremlin uses psychology as a weapon, Dekleva exposes the mental games, paranoia, and manipulation that define Russia’s power structure. This conversation goes beyond geopolitics — into the human mind itself. Inside this clip: What Dr. Ken Dekleva saw while stationed in Russia How the State Department profiles world leaders psychologically The mental chess behind Russian foreign policy The psychological warfare most Americans overlook What makes Russia’s system so different — and so dangerous ***TIMESTAMPS*** 00:00 — First Day in Moscow, Love for Russia, and the Stress of Diplomatic Life 10:54 — Why People Distrust Psychiatrists & Balancing Marriage Abroad 17:04 — The Hidden Benefits of Raising Kids Overseas 21:19 — Havana Diplomats, Monthly Parties & Falling Into Geopolitics 31:02 — Presenting With Jerrold Post, Karadžić’s Shift & Why Humans Do Evil 42:15 — Studying Putin, The Nature of Evil & Social Media’s Dark Path 🎙️ Watch the full conversation on the Julian Dorey Podcast. @JulianDoreyDaily ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices