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To keep Iran unbalanced, Trump may be employing Nixon’s Madman Theory

Trump's Iran Strategy: Using Unpredictability as a Negotiating Tool President Trump appears to be employing the "Madman Theory," made famous by Richard Nixon during the Cold War, to keep Iranian leaders uncertain about his intentions and responses. By issuing aggressive threats and inflammatory statements, Trump aims to create strategic ambiguity that could strengthen his negotiating position. The approach relies on adversaries believing the president might act irrationally, potentially deterring hostile actions.