In "Psychopolitics," Jean-Michel Oughourlian ventures into the intricate labyrinth of the collective human psyche to unravel the threads that bind societies in unity and discord. With a keen understanding rooted in decades of neuropsychiatric and psychological experience, Oughourlian examines the age-old mechanism of forming identities against a common enemy, a practice that, in our contemporary world, often leads to division rather than unity. Through a captivating exploration, the author challenges the conventional wisdom, proposing a radical notion: the true adversary, fueling both our minor aggravations and the looming threats on a global scale, such as climate change, is none other than ourselves. Drawing upon the pioneering "interdividual" psychology developed alongside René Girard, Oughourlian offers a profound analysis of how mimetic desire — the unconscious imitation of others' desires — shapes not only individual relationships but also the socio-political landscapes of nations. "Psychopolitics" illuminates the unconscious motives driving societies toward conflict or cohesion, revealing that the forces pulling us apart are the same ones that have the potential to bind us together. Through this lens, Oughourlian not only diagnoses the ailments plaguing modern society but also prescribes a path towards understanding and, ultimately, healing.