Public Opinion, Commitment Traps, and Nuclear Weapons Policy
Abstract
Policymakers and scholars widely believe that there is a deep public
aversion to nuclear weapons. But there is no empirical evidence on
the strength of “antinuclear instincts” and the conditions under
which they operate in the United States and other countries. This is
especially relevant in light of current debates over “red lines” for
military intervention, concerns about non-combatant immunity, and
escalation dangers in military conflicts.
Description
Performer: CISAC, Stanford University
Principal Investigator: Scott D. Sagan
Cost: $100,000
Fiscal Year(s): 2014-2015