1st Edition

British Public Opinion on Foreign and Defence Policy 1945-2017

By Ben Clements Copyright 2019
322 Pages
by Routledge

322 Pages 42 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

322 Pages 42 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book provides a long-term perspective on the opinions of the British public on foreign and defence policy in the post-war era. Thematically wide-ranging, it looks at the broader role of foreign and defence policy in British politics and elections, public opinion towards Britain’s key international relationships and alliances (the United States, NATO, the EU and the Commonwealth), and public... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Foreign and Defence Policy as an Issue Area in British Politics  3. The US and NATO  4. European Integration  5. Overseas Aid  6. Defence Spending and Nuclear Weapons  7. Military Intervention 8. Conclusion

Biography

Ben Clements is Associate Professor in the School of History, Politics and International Relations, at the University of Leicester, UK.