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The political incentive explanation of “democratic peace”: Evidence from experimental research

Year: 1993

Type: article

Abstract: In this paper, we summarize a series of experimental studies that show that democracies don't fight each other because their leaders have very few political incentives to do so. The use of force against other democracies is perceived by the public and by leaders of democratic states as a failure of foreign policy. The reliance of democratic leaders on public support decreases therefore the likelihood of the use of force against other democracies.

Source: International Interactions

DOI: 10.1080/03050629308434805

Authors: Nehemia Geva, Karl R. DeRouen, Alex Mintz

Institution: Texas A&M University

Language: English

Topic: International Relations and Foreign Policy

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1997041332

FWCI: 29.48

Cites: 38

Cited by: 43

Related to: 10