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Madman Theory in Foreign Policy
April 12 , 2026
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- Madman Theory is being discussed again in global politics due to recent international crises.
- It is a foreign policy and strategic doctrine where a leader deliberately appears unpredictable, irrational, or willing to take extreme action.
- The theory is closely associated with Richard Nixon and his adviser, Henry Kissinger, during the Cold War.
- It was mainly used in the context of the Vietnam War.
- The aim is to force opponents to back down by creating fear of extreme actions like war.
- It relies on psychological pressure and can give a short-term advantage, but reduces long-term trust.
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