Rebirth Of The Madman Theory? Unpredictability Isn’t What It Was When It Comes To Foreign Policy

Trump's erratic, chaotic shifts in strategy follow a long tradition. Here's what to know about the 'Madman Theory' of politics

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Trump’s erratic, chaotic shifts in strategy follow a long tradition. Here’s what to know about the ‘Madman Theory’ of politics

Tariffs are on, until they are not. Military force is an option … and then it’s off the table. Erratic behavior and unpredictability is having a moment in foreign policy circles. In the White House and elsewhere, it is seemingly being viewed as a strategic asset rather than a weakness. But it is far from a new strategy. Wild threats, sudden policy reversals and intentionally confusing language have long been used to keep adversaries off balance …

Rebirth Of The Madman Theory? Unpredictability Isn’t What It Was When It Comes To Foreign Policy

Tariffs are on, until they are not. Military force is an option … and then it’s off the table. Erratic behavior and unpredictability is having a moment in foreign policy circles. In the White House and elsewhere. The post Rebirth Of The Madman Theory? Unpredictability Isn’t What It Was When It Comes To Foreign Policy appeared first on StudyFinds.

Rebirth of the madman theory? Unpredictability isn’t what it was when it comes to foreign policy

🎶 When the madman flips the switch, the nuclear will go for me 🎶 Columbia Pictures, CC BY-SATariffs are on, until they are not. Military force is an option … and then it’s off the table. Erratic behavior and unpredictability is having a moment in foreign policy circles. In the White House and elsewhere, it is seemingly being viewed as a strategic asset rather than a weakness. But it is far from a new strategy. Wild threats, sudden policy rever…