EugeneP
Trusted Member
Trump has leaned on the “madman theory” of foreign relations: say outrageous things, make threats, and others fall in line especially with U.S. power behind you. But it breaks down when your adversary sees backing down as existential. That’s where we are with Iran. Now Trump’s only move—more threats—carries less credibility each time. That’s how you box yourself into escalation and a quagmire.
But even if we were to magically reprogram his brain to Lincoln's or JFK's, I don't know how escalation and quagmire could be avoided. While he is less than ideal for circumstance, situation is more difficult for anyone to solve.







