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by Carl Conetta<\/span>, Project on Defense Alternatives, Center for International Policy,<\/span> 14 October 2014.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\n\"Something<\/a> Is “neo-isolationism” captivating the American public? Or is interventionism back? Will the public continue to support reductions in defense spending?
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\nThe report offers a comprehensive and critical analysis of current and historical US public opinion polls on global engagement, military intervention, and defense spending. Significant fluctuation in public sentiments is evident. So is an enduring divide between elite opinion and the general public. The report assesses these in light of changes in US policy, strategic conditions, and the economy. It also examines the effect of partisan political dynamics on public debate and opinion. Seven tables and graphs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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