About the Program
Jerrold Post provides a psychological profile of Saddam Hussein, one of the two leaders profiled in his book, "The Psychological Assessment of Political Leaders." Professor Post, who says that Saddam Hussein has the most disturbed background of any political leader he has assessed, talks about Saddam Hussein's upbringing and rise to power. He argues that while the Iraqi leader is not a madman, he does have a malignant, narcissistic personality. Professor Post say that if Saddam Hussein finds himself on the losing end of a war with the U.S., he is likely to order the use of whatever weapons of mass destruction he may possess. A Q&A session follows the talk.