Victory has many friends: U.S. public opinion and the use of military force 1981-2005

EICHENBERG Richard C

Victory has many friends: U.S. public opinion and the use of military force 1981-2005 - 2005

An analysis of the level of American public support for the considered, threatened, or actual use of military force in twenty two cases. The objective for which force is used is an important determinant of the level of public support for the policy. Suggests that public support for military involvement in Iraq will remain low and may even decline.


UNITED STATES--FOREIGN POLICY
UNITED STATES--PUBLIC OPINION
PUBLIC OPINION--POLICY SUPPORT