Deciding which other powers will take responsibility for stopping aggression. Providing military and economic aid. Maintaining global commitments. Public opinion often constrains the options open for decision makers. Politicians allow public opinion to dictate their policies.
Public opinion is important only in open, democratic regimes.
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