Understanding political leaders' psychology is crucial to making sense of foreign policy decision-making processes. Consuelo Thiers highlights Putin's change of beliefs as a key factor in explaining his decision to wage war against Ukraine
Postdoctoral Researcher, Ghent Institute for International and European Studies, Ghent University
Consuelo holds a PhD from Edinburgh University and a Master’s degree in International Studies from Universidad de Chile.
Her research interests include enduring interstate rivalries, political psychology, foreign policy analysis, and political leaders’ psychological assessment.
She also has a particular interest in the foreign policies of Latin America.
Consuelo's research focuses on the application of psychologically oriented and agent-based approaches to understanding decision-making in international relations.
Currently, she is particularly keen to conduct research that helps expand the understanding of the role of emotions in shaping policymakers’ decisions in international conflicts.
