Outside the Wire: U.S. Military Deployments and Public Opinion in Host States

Michael A. Allen, Michael E. Flynn, Carla Martinez Machain, Andrew Stravers

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Abstract

How do citizens within countries hosting U.S. military personnel view that presence? Using new cross-national survey data from 14 countries, we examine how different forms of exposure to a U.S. military presence in a country affect attitudes towards the U.S. military, government, and people. We find that contact with U.S. military personnel or the receipt of economic benefits from the U.S. presence correlates with stronger support for the U.S. presence, people, and government. This study has profound implications for the role that U.S. installations play in affecting the social fabric of host nations, and policy implications for the conduct of U.S. military activities outside the United States.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalPolitical Science Faculty Publications and Presentations
StatePublished - 1 May 2020

EGS Disciplines

  • International Relations
  • Political Science

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