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Rebirth of the madman theory? Unpredictability isn’t what it was when it comes to foreign policy
During the Cold War, projecting a readiness to act erratically may have served a purpose. But it has diminishing returns if used too often.
Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America
Overseas US military bases are integral to combat operations and can burnish the country’s image to advance its foreign policy goals.