Osman Sabri Kiratli
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Associate professor of International Relations @Waseda University. Former @UniBogazici, AvH Fellow @WZB_Berlin, PhD @umasspolsci. Public opinion on foreign policy, board games, hi-fi, NBA
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Also not all allies are equal. Americans are far less willing to punish democratic partners when they act uncooperatively. Regime type matters. Treaty status and military power? Surprisingly, not so much.
October 14, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Also not all allies are equal. Americans are far less willing to punish democratic partners when they act uncooperatively. Regime type matters. Treaty status and military power? Surprisingly, not so much.
The results? Americans overwhelmingly favor action over inaction. But not all measures are equal. Coercive steps like cutting military aid or imposing sanctions are far more popular than public shaming or breaking the alliance.
October 14, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The results? Americans overwhelmingly favor action over inaction. But not all measures are equal. Coercive steps like cutting military aid or imposing sanctions are far more popular than public shaming or breaking the alliance.