IDI’s founder and President Emeritus Vamik Volkan has released his latest work, Large Group Psychology: Racism, Societal Divisions, Narcissistic Leaders and Who We Are Now, available for purchase now.
IDI’s Ed Shapiro recently joined colleague Jonathan Kolb, M.D. for a discussion of his new book Finding A Place To Stand: Developing Self-Reflective Institutions, Leaders and Citizens . From the Boston Psychoanalytic Society: The book draws on psychodynamic systems thinking to offer a new understanding of the journey from being an individual to joining society as … Read More
IDI Board Member Lord John Alderdice issued the following statement on the recent occasion of the death of Irish Peacemaker John Hume: With the sad passing of John Hume, Ireland has lost one of its most distinguished political sons and most devoted servants, but both at home and abroad his legacy will continue to enrich … Read More
The International Dialogue Initiative today launched a new series of “In Conversation” podcasts, dedicated to the discussion of psycho-political themes and manifestations exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The inaugural round of podcasts include a discussion of large-group identities between IDI President Gerard Fromm and President Emeritus Vamik Volkan; a discussion between Ed Shapiro and Ford … Read More