The Insiders' Game: How Elites Make War and Peace

by Elizabeth N. Saunders

How elites shape the use of force in American foreign policy

One of the most widely held views of democratic leaders is that they are cautious about using military force because voters can hold them accountable, ultimately making democracies more peaceful. How, then, are leaders able to wage war in the face of popular opposition, or end conflicts when the public still supports them? The Insiders' Game sheds light on this enduring...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691215804
• ISBN13: 9780691215808
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"