Well, sadly, it is effective when it doesn't result in disaster.
Brinksmanship refers to the negotiation practice of letting a situation edge right up to disaster before finding a solution.
It is, however, wildly irresponsible, shortsighted, and often leads to people getting hurt and unnecessary stress.
The U.S. government openly stated that they would view any European interference in Latin America as "an act of aggression". This was articulated clearly in the Monroe Doctrine, which stated that the US would respond with military force.
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Before the development of agriculture, nomadic peoples around the world lived in small groups that were often related to each other, hunting game and collecting wild plants for food, known as hunter-gatherer groups. They utilized technology such as bows/arrows, arrowheads, and spears, vital for the