David Frum on Trump, Iran, and the failure of the 'madman theory' | DW News

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David Frum explains the origins of the “madman theory” and why it’s a strategy born of weakness.
From Nixon to Trump, he argues that bluff, bluster, and unpredictability ultimately erode power rather than enhance it.

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