Negotiation, Like Philip, Is a Realm of Pure Manoeuvre

In 36 b c, before the war against persia got under way, philip was assassinated. It would be his son, alexander, who would lead the league into war and the creation of an empire. And through it all, athens would remain macedonia's most loyal ally,. Its critical anchor of stability within the hellenic league. Just as you must always put yourself in the strongest position before battle, so it is with negotiation. If you are weak, use negotiations to buy yourself time, to delay battle until you are ready. Be conciliatory, not nice, but to manoeuvre.