The Madman Theory: A Psychological Manipulation Strategy
Is it still truly relevant in 2025?
Geopolitics is a game of influence, perception, and deterrence.
Some leaders cultivate an image of unpredictability to instill fear, forcing their opponents to tread carefully, unsure of how far they are willing to go.
This is the essence of the Madman Theory, a strategy made famous by Richard Nixon.
But is this tactic still effective today?
Or have modern…
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