When agencies tend to focus on the pressing problems of the moment and neglect other less visible challenges that may spring up, it is called:

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The phrase "tyranny of the immediate" describes the tendency to prioritize urgent matters over important but less pressing issues. This can lead to neglect of less visible or less urgent challenges that could become bigger problems in the long run.

When Agencies Tend to Focus on the Pressing Problems of the Moment