Interviews from Vilnius: Talking Authoritarianism in Lithuania

While at the 16th Annual Sakharov conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, I had the fortunate opportunity to do a couple interviews for Lithuanian news outlets, wherein we talked about Putin’s war on Ukraine, populism in the U.S. and Europe, as well as my book, The Dark Charisma of Donald Trump: Political Psychology and the MAGA Movement. These two interviews turned into numerous news articles. The links to the articles are below (All in Lithuanian).

Trump is playing the psychopath – American philosopher explains what he is like and what awaits Putin – May 18, 2026

US professor: Putin wants to restore the Russian empire to counter the West – May 30, 2026

US professor: This creates apocalyptic mood for the Kremlin – May 30, 2026

US professor: this is fueling apocalyptic sentiments in the Kremlin – May 30, 2026

US professor identifies Putin’s ultimate goal – May 30, 2026

D. J. Byrd: V. Putin wants to restore the Russian empire, without which it cannot be a counterweight to the West – May 30, 2026

US professor: Putin wants to restore the Russian empire, and Ukraine is its jewel – May 30, 2026

US professor: Putin wants to restore the Russian empire – May 30, 2026