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Trump puts ‘Madman Theory’ to the test
There is power in unpredictability in international relations, but there is also a catch.
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We also know that the US President remains an ardent believer in the "madman" theory of international relations, says the writer.
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“No, I haven’t changed. Maybe I’ve gotten worse, actually.” That’s what Mr Donald Trump said in his first public appearance after surviving an assassination attempt on the campaign trail in July 2024.
Most people who undergo a near-death experience tend to claim that their survival made them more optimistic about the future. But not “The Donald”, who regards his life as an unstoppable fight against political demons.
