Game theory is great for games, where there are fully understood, agreed upon rules before the game starts, which do not change during play. Politics happens i

Game theory is great for games, where there are fully understood, agreed upon rules before the game starts, which do not change during play. Politics happens in the real world, where the rules are largely unknown, still being researched. Our understanding of them is not well shared and subject to change. Using game theory informed strategies in real world politics is not likely to have the same results it does in a game.