Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
'Madman Theory' or 'Persistent Engagement'? The Coherence of US Cyber Strategy under Trump. |
| Authors: |
Devanny, Joe1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Journal of Applied Security Research. Jul-Sep2022, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p282-309. 28p. |
| Subject Terms: |
Presidential administrations, Cyberspace |
| People: |
Trump, Donald, 1946-, Obama, Barack, 1961-, Biden, Joe, 1942- |
| Abstract: |
The Trump administration authorized an assertive cyber strategy of persistent engagement and defending forward. Less a radical break than an evolution, it reflected the impact of bureaucratic politics, emerging theories about cyber competition and arguments about improving the Obama-era strategy. This article employs recent research into "madman tactics" to reject claims that "Madman Theory" improves understanding of persistent engagement. The new strategy was a coherent, albeit bold, response to the operating environment. Under Trump it was undermined by political contingencies. Pursued prudently under Biden, it could yet achieve its objectives: preserving US superiority, promoting stability and security in cyberspace. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
