Antti Talvitie (aptalvitie(at)gmail.com)
This paper presents an application of
psychoanalytic theory, focusing on the psyche and traumas of globally
significant leaders —Trump, Putin, Xi — collectively known as the Troika. It
also delves into the value of psychoanalytic theory in shaping public discourse
on matters of public interest.
Freud’s Project for Scientific Psychology and Structural Theory of the psyche serve as the frameworks in the analysis of the Troika’s pathologies. By using observed circumstances, speeches, public information, and the invisible forces in the psyche as data, the paper argues that the life and death instincts and the neuronal ‘machine that runs by itself’, organized by the early experiences of these global leaders, drive the Troika’s destructive actions. These actions, in turn, profoundly impact the citizens of the world, a fact that cannot be overlooked.
Based on theory and evidence, the paper
infers that the members of the Troika -- Trump, Putin and Xi -- have fallen
prey to a (asymptomatic but hidden) psychosis from conflicts between the
external world (Trump), the superego (Putin), and the id (Xi) that is now acted
out in the real world. Importantly, it is further inferred that their rise to
power could not have happened without the significant support and influence of
the surrounding 'cultural community', underscoring the role of societal
dynamics in shaping global leadership.
The paper concludes with a discussion of the value of public discourse, particularly in understanding and addressing social and political issues. This underscores the relevance and applicability of psychoanalytic theory, inviting the readers to consider its implications in their own areas of interest and research and to recognize its potential to significantly enhance their understanding of complex human behaviors and societal dynamics.
Keywords: Psychoanalysis, Psychosis, Trauma, Trump, Putin, Xi,
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