What was Nixon's main foreign policy theory?
My approach to foreign policy was driven by a pragmatic assessment of American interests and the realities of the Cold War. I believed in 'linkage,' the idea that progress in one area of negotiation could be tied to progress in another. For instance, improved relations with the Soviets could be linked to arms control agreements. My opening to China was a prime example of exploiting geopolitical opportunities to our advantage, creating a strategic balance that served American security. It was about finding strength through flexibility and understanding that the world is not black and white, but shades of gray.
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