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Reaganism
Does the American public have confidence in their military? With Dr. Peter Feaver
Aug 21, 2023
Dr. Peter Feaver, Professor at Duke University, talks about public confidence in the US military, social desirability bias, decline in public confidence, politicization of the military, congressional power, culture war, and politicization within the military. He also shares his favorite Reagan book and speech.
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- Confidence in the US military is declining among younger generations, potentially impacting recruitment.
- The politicization of the military, through partisanship and electoral interventions, can erode public trust and confidence.
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Book: Thanks for Your Service
Dr. Peter Fieffer discusses his book 'Thanks for Your Service,' which analyzes public confidence in the U.S. military and the implications on public policy and national defense. The book examines the root causes of public confidence in the military and its recent decline. Dr. Fieffer explains his research findings, including the impact of partisanship, the use of institutional credibility, and electoral interventions on public perception of the military.
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