Surprised by those Fourth of July tanks? Here’s what political science can tell us about nationalism, patriotism and public opinion.

… As the United States celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, flags and armored tanks, here’s what you should know about nationalism, patriotism and foreign policy attitudes. … Some people use the word patriotism as shorthand for “love of country” — a subjective feeling of inclusion in a national group that […] Read more »

Trump and his advisers are probably wrong about what foreign policy Americans want

As President Trump weighs his options over how to respond to international events such as news out of Iran and North Korea, he’ll surely do so with an eye toward how his decisions will be received by the American public. But lest anyone think that the president has a feel […] Read more »

Who Says Foreign Policy Doesn’t Win Elections?

Rolling into the 2020 election, President Donald Trump is bound to tout his record on foreign policy as a resounding success. While he hasn’t built a wall and expensed it to Mexico, he has followed through on pledges to withdraw from the Iran nuclear agreement and the Paris climate accord, […] Read more »