Despite the importance of public opinion in supporting the military and their missions, little is
known about how the UK public perceive their Armed Forces. This article reviews and …

The research on representative bureaucracy investigates whether higher levels of
representation within public agencies affect policy outcomes. We expand this line of inquiry …

Fighting for Peace brings to light an important yet neglected aspect of opposition to the Iraq
War—the role of veterans and their families. Drawing on extensive participant observation …

This commentary examines the influence of the Afghanistan war on the content of Armed
Forces & Society. My 20-year tenure as editor of Armed Forces & Society overlaps …

Recent social scientific research has examined connections between public opinion and
weather conditions. This article contributes to this literature by analyzing the relationship …

Research question In recent years, European soccer leagues have strengthened their
internationalization efforts by relocating games abroad. In this context, we empirically …

Artikkelissa tarkastellaan, miten ja millaisista tekijöistä kansalaisen suhde
maanpuolustukseen rakentuu. Aineistona ovat siviilipalvelusta suorittavien ja reservistä …

There are currently an estimated 2.8–3.8 million people in the UK who fulfil the UK Ministry
of Defence definition of a military veteran (a minimum of one day's military service). Despite …

Evidence suggests that UK veterans are seen as victims with concern for their perceived
mental health needs. This study examined sociodemographic factors that contribute to …

The military draft was once an important element of American national security policy with
widespread popular backing. The collapse in public support for it is an important historical …