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The Madman Strikes Back
The article discusses Nixon's theory on the strategic advantage of unpredictability, highlighting its failure when facing an actual unpredictable adversary. It critiques the flaw in Nixon's approach by emphasizing the risk of underestimating a genuinely erratic opponent.
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