Well, if they are idiots, it would seem possible.
I remember watching an extensive, nuanced explanation of the complicated relationship between the United States, China, and North Korea. There is no way I can remember it all since it's been a few months, but many of the things the guy said would be a bad idea are exactly what is happening now.
International diplomacy is a complicated and nuanced endeavor, and there seems to be little to no nuance right now as far as I can tell.