Although many governments invest significant resources in public-diplomacy campaigns,
there is little well-identified evidence of these efforts' effectiveness. We examine the effects of …

Social scientists are interested in the effects of low‐dimensional latent treatments within
texts, such as the effect of an attack on a candidate in a political advertisement. We provide a …

Using fictitious country names in hypothetical scenarios is widespread in experimental
international relations research. We survey sixty-four peer-reviewed articles to find that it is …

There is growing anxiety about the influence of international propaganda on public opinion.
Under what conditions can countries shift foreign public opinion against an adversary? Does …

Leaders nearly always claim that their diplomatic campaigns are intended to attract foreign
support. However, many diplomatic campaigns fail spectacularly in this regard. While these …

Although country image and its potential spillover effects are central research topics in
international public relations and public diplomacy, there is a lack of research regarding the …

International relations theory has had a trust revival, with scholars focusing on how trust can
enhance interpersonal cooperation attempts between leaders. We propose there is another …

Research in organizational theory takes as a key premise the notion that organizations are
“actors.” Organizational actorhood, or agency, depends, in part, on how external audiences …

Zentrale Themen der jährlichen Bevölkerungsbefragung zum sicherheits-und
verteidigungspolitischen Meinungsbild sind Sicherheitsgefühl und …

Ukrainian activity in the realm of image and perceptions during the 2022 Russian invasion
provides a unique opportunity to examine deep understanding and creative usage of this …