Democracy and Military Force

Everts, P.

The relationship between democracy and foreign policy has always been controversial. Whether good or bad, the influence of public opinion - a central factor in all democracies - on political decisionmaking in matters of war and peace is more important than ever. How has the end of the Cold War affected popular attitudes in Western Europe and the USA? Is the public no longer willing to tolerate military casualties, or is that a myth that serves as a welcome alibi for hesitant politicians?

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2002-02-27

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333968598

DOI: 10.1057/9780230509863

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 256