"Nato Publics Are Reluctant To Use Force To Protect..." Topic

… Member States.

"In Russia, Anti-Western Views and Support for Putin Surge

Publics of key member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) blame Russia for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Many also see Russia as a military threat to other neighboring states. But few support sending arms to Ukraine. Moreover, at least half of Germans, French and Italians say their country should not use military force to defend a NATO ally if attacked by Russia.

A median of 39% among NATO publics say Russia is the main culprit in the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. The pro-Russian separatists in Luhans'k and Donets'k (18%) are a distant second. Half say Russia is a major military threat to other neighboring nations. In response to the crisis, 70% among allied countries say Western countries should send economic aid to Ukraine. A majority (57%) also supports Ukraine becoming a member of NATO…"

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Amicalement
Armand

The people may prefer isolationism in such polls, but they really aren't activist enough to do much if their governments decide to honor their treaty obligations. Unless things go wrong or it becomes too costly. Then they'll rally to vote the decision-makers out of office.

Agree.

Amicalement
Armand

You do what your voting public wants or not get [re-]elected …That is the way democracy generally works …