Blind Trust: Leaders & Followers in Times of Crisi

What emotions connect a political leader to his followers? What is large group identity and why is it the most important factor in American politics since the Capitol insurrection of January 6, 2021? For more than four decades, renowned psychiatrist Vamik Volkan, a five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, has worked in traumatized areas around the globe. Vamik's work is key to helping us understand national, ethnic, religious and cultural identity, and has shaped the leading model of conflict resolution used around the world today.