The Archive - Global Psych
The Political Psychology of Keir Starmer: Control, Caution, and the Limits of Competence
A political psychology analysis of Keir Starmer’s leadership, exploring control, caution, legalistic thinking, pragmatism, low charisma, distrust, and the limits of competence in government.
The Political Psychology of Nigel Farage: Populism, Performance, and Grievance
A critical political psychology analysis of Nigel Farage, exploring populism, grievance, media performance, anti-elite rhetoric, migration threat narratives, and democratic risk.
Psychological Profile of Volodymyr Zelenskyy
A political psychology analysis of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wartime leadership, exploring crisis communication, resilience, national identity, symbolic courage, and Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion.
The Political Psychology of Vladimir Putin: Power, Propaganda, and Control
A critical political psychology analysis of Vladimir Putin’s leadership, exploring authoritarian control, propaganda, nationalism, threat perception, repression, and Russia’s war against Ukraine.
When Power Plays the Victim: DARVO, Trump, and the Politics of Reversed Harm
A critical examination of DARVO in politics, exploring Trump, strategic victimhood, audience psychology, and why modern political culture rewards deny, attack, and reverse victim and offender tactics.
How 2025 became the year the UK exported its weapons abroad and imported its repression at home
How the UK enforces terrorism law against protest while ignoring its own arms export obligations, exposing double standards, legal cherry-picking, and democratic erosion.
The White House’s “Media Offender” Page: An Academic Dissection of an Official Exercise in Projection, Propaganda, and Bureaucratic Immaturity
An in-depth analysis of the White House’s “Media Offender” page that uncovers factual distortions, psychological projection, bureaucratic immaturity, and the misuse of taxpayer resources. A damning academic teardown of an official propaganda effort disguised as fact-checking.
Nick Fuentes’ Cult‑Like Radicalization Tactics and Extremist Rhetoric
Nick Fuentes has evolved from a fringe online provocateur into the leader of a disciplined, insular youth movement built on white nationalism and authoritarianism. This piece examines how he deploys cult-style manipulation, coded language, and digital organizing to recruit and radicalize followers—and why his growing influence in U.S. politics matters.
Zohran Mamdani and the Tri Factor: Politics, Progressiveness, and Religion
Explore how New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unites faith, progressivism, and political psychology in a new model of moral leadership. This essay examines how Islamic ethics, social justice, and identity integration shape his vision of inclusive governance.
Unmoved: Trump’s Reaction to the White House Fainting Incident
A psychological analysis of Donald Trump’s calm response during the White House fainting incident—exploring how composure, control, and personality shape the politics of emotion and power.
The Peacemaker Illusion: How Donald Trump’s “Eight Wars” Narrative Reveals a Psychology of Shallow Leadership
Fact-check Donald Trump’s “eight wars” claim and explore how his foreign policy rhetoric, peace deals, and ceasefire announcements reveal a leadership style rooted in performance, control, and political narcissism.
“I Let You Ask It”: A Psychological Dissection of Trump’s Oct 2025 60 Minutes Interview
A psychological analysis of Donald Trump’s 2025 60 Minutes interview reveals patterns of authoritarian charisma, dominance, and moral inversion.
Trump’s Obsession With “Low IQ” Reveals More About Him Than His Targets
Donald Trump’s attacks on Jasmine Crockett and AOC as 'low IQ' reveal more about his own insecurity and anti-intellectual style than his opponents. A political psychology critique.
Satire Isn’t Sewage: Why Mike Johnson’s Excuse for Trump’s AI Video Is Dangerous
Donald Trump’s AI video mocking “No Kings” protesters is no satire, it’s authoritarian contempt. Speaker Mike Johnson’s defense normalizes monarchy imagery and demeans dissent. Here’s why this sewage politics is a dangerous warning for American democracy.
The Psychology of Protest: Why the Peacefulness of "No Kings" Matters More Than Its Scale
The No Kings protests drew millions nationwide. Despite being branded terrorists and facing troop deployments, the movement remained peaceful.
Rhetorical Analysis of “Radical Left’s CNN Stunt Fails to Distract from Their Shutdown Stranglehold”
A critical rhetorical and political psychology analysis of the October 16, 2025 White House article on the government shutdown, exposing its partisan framing, emotional appeals, and implications for democratic norms and institutional trust.
When Extremism Becomes Normal: The Modern Appeal of the Far Right
Explore the social, political, and psychological factors driving the modern appeal of far-right extremism. Understand why Hitler and Nazi ideology continue to resonate today and what can be done to counteract this dangerous trend.
Weaponizing Martyrs: A Critique of Trump’s Eulogy for Charlie Kirk
Donald Trump’s eulogy for Charlie Kirk reveals how grief, faith, and patriotism can be weaponized for political power and ideological mobilization.
The Hollow Rebellion: The Absurd reality of Reform UK’s 2025 Manifesto
We dismantle Reform UK’s 2025 manifesto, revealing its false economics, fear-driven immigration stance, climate denial, and attacks on equality.
The Frog at the Gates: Absurdist Resistance and the New Flower Power of Portland
Explore Portland's absurdist protest movement, where the inflatable 'Portland Frog' challenges federal overreach with humor, creativity, and nonviolent resistance.