In recent diplomatic moves, President Donald Trump has been employing the ‘Madman Theory’ to influence global affairs, and it appears to be yielding results. The strategy involves projecting an unpredictable and volatile image to adversaries in order to gain leverage in negotiations and force concessions. Trump’s deployment of this tactic was evident in his dealings with North Korea, Iran, and even traditional allies like NATO members.
Trump’s approach to North Korea included fiery rhetoric and provocative tweets, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and raising tensions. This led to a series of high-stakes summits between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, ultimately resulting in unprecedented talks and a temporary easing of hostilities.
Similarly, concerning Iran, the administration’s aggressive stance culminated in the withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and the imposition of stringent sanctions. By adopting a tough stance, Trump aimed to renegotiate a better agreement, demonstrating how the ‘Madman Theory’ can be used to unsettle adversaries and redraw diplomatic blueprints.
Even in dealings with allies, Trump has not shied away from employing this strategy. His insistence on NATO members increasing their defense spending, coupled with threats of reducing U.S. support, exemplifies his willingness to create chaos to achieve his goals.
While critics decry this approach as reckless and dangerous, pointing to the volatile nature of such tactics, it cannot be denied that Trump’s unorthodox methods have brought about significant shifts in global dynamics. The success of this strategy, in the eyes of the administration, lies in its ability to break traditional diplomatic molds and push for outcomes that align with U.S. interests on the world stage.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “How Trump is using the ‘Madman Theory’ to try to change the world (and it’s working)”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.