This study argues that policy effectiveness is a public value that citizens expect the government to demonstrate in serving society at large, which promotes their normative motivation to voluntarily comply
Jan 2026
The causes and consequences of public misperceptions about the origins of the Russo-Ukrainian war
In this paper, we examine (1) how effective Russia’s propaganda is at legitimizing its military operation in Ukraine, (2) how effectively U.S. political elites can ‘fact-check’ the conflict justifications provided
Nov 2025
Crises, War, and Diplomacy: Understanding the Decisions That Shape History
What drives nations to the brink of war—and what pulls them back? In Crises, War, and Diplomacy, published by Cambridge University Press, Professors John A. Vasquez and Andrew Owsiak tackle these
Oct 2025
Reforming Rebels Case of the United Nations Action Plans
Can external international actors change the behavior of rebel groups in internal civil wars through non-violent means? World politics has witnessed interactions among non-state actors, with implications for political and
Sep 2025
International Relations Scholars, the Media, and the Dilemma of Consensus
Over the last 15 years, scholars, universities, and foundations have promoted numerous efforts to link the scholarly and policy communities of international relations. Increasing evidence suggests that scholars are succeeding
May 2025
Individuals form perceptions about the degree of administrative burdens associated with public agencies and programs, even without being (potential) policy clients themselves (e.g., a wealthy person’s view of administrative burdens
May 2025
Decolonization legacies and financial contributions to international organizations
This article examines why some states emerging through decolonization are more actively contributing to international organizations (IOs) than others, focusing on their voluntary financial contributions to the United Nations System
Sep 2024
While it is widely understood that risk tolerance shapes conflict behavior, research in cognitive psychology has long demonstrated that reframing otherwise identical objective conditions can significantly alter people’s risk perception.
May 2024
Depoliticizing rebels: Government use of civilian trials during armed conflict
During armed conflict, incumbents predominantly use military courts to prosecute enemy combatants. However, in some cases, incumbents employ domestic civilian trials. Engaging the civilian judiciary to prosecute rebels is puzzling.
Apr 2024
China’s EV Battery Dominance: The Need For US– South Korea Cooperation
The United States and its allies have common interests in competing with China but are also competing with one another, something that complicates efforts at cooperation. Nevertheless, cooperation among America
