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Created page with "== Overview == The Big Stick ideology is a term that refers to the foreign policy approach popularized by Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, during the early 20th century. This ideology is encapsulated by the phrase "speak softly, and carry a big stick," which Roosevelt used to describe his diplomatic strategy. The essence of the Big Stick ideology lies in the combination of diplomacy backed by the credible threat of military force. This ap..."