"madman theory" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

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  1. (US politics, historical) An element of U.S. President Richard Nixon's foreign policy, by which Nixon was portrayed as irrational and volatile toward leaders of hostile Communist nations, with the aim of making them fearful of provoking the United States. Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): US politics
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