Peacebuilding works, is far cheaper than war, and has the public's support across the British political spectrum. So why is it so hard to fund compared to military options? Teresa Dumasy shares the findings of some recent polling on public opinion in Britain about preventing conflict and building peace. People in the UK support peacebuilding … Continue reading People Support Peacebuilding: New UK public opinion data
Public Opinion on the War in Ukraine: Why right-wing populists are less supportive of Ukraine
What is the linkage between right-wing populist parties in Europe and support for Ukraine or Russia? Is there anything distinct about the views of Reform UK voters on defence and foreign policy issues? New public opinion polling research by Francesco Rigoli explores the psychology of populism and security. The war between Ukraine and Russia has … Continue reading Public Opinion on the War in Ukraine: Why right-wing populists are less supportive of Ukraine
Fair Deal Security: Centring people and planet in Lib Dem strategy
Rethinking Security presented its case for a Human Security Strategy at the Lib Dems conference in Bournemouth in September. Richard Reeve here advances five evidenced arguments that should inform Lib Dem policy before the next general election.
Thinking inside the box: How opinion polls shape security debates and policy in the UK
In a major new report for Rethinking Security, Lillah Fearnley explores how public opinion on security is surveyed in the UK, what questions are asked, by whom and of whom, and what policy responses are included and promoted. The following is the Executive Summary of that report, including recommendations for policy-makers, pollsters and media.