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Do Madman Tactics Work?

Power Problems by The Cato Institute

Jun 10, 202545:27Government & Organizations

Samuel Seitz, a fellow at MIT’s Security Studies Program, explores so-called “madman behavior” in international politics and whether it’s effective in gaining leverage in international confrontations. He explains why pro...

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Do Madman Tactics Work? is an episode from Power Problems by The Cato Institute. Samuel Seitz, a fellow at MIT’s Security Studies Program, explores so-called “madman behavior” in international politics and whether it’s effective in gaining...

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Published Jun 10, 2025, 45:27 long, audio available.

Do Madman Tactics Work?

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