The 'madman theory' aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.
The ‘madman theory’ aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.
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In June 2025, the United States had just struck Iranian nuclear sites, but rather than signal that the bombings were the opening salvo of a war between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump was quick to try to draw a line under the attack.
“Now is the time for peace,” was Trump’s message at the time.
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