Steve Pieczenik discusses terrorism and political psychological behavior
October 30, 1985 - Steve Peacenik, former governmental crisis manager, discusses hostage situations and soviet state psychological tactics.
Pieczenik was one of the federal government's principal crisis managers during the Ford and Carter administrations. He was involved in the negotiations that led up to the release of more than 500 hostages, including those who were held after the takeover of the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran. He also assisted in the reorganization of the state department's office to combat terrorism and helped plan the Camp David summit conference.
Pieczenik is currently a consultant to the Rand Corporation, recently completed a study on Soviet political behavior and decision-making, and has written a book titled, "The Mind Palace."