Episode Details

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 ​

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