How Closely Should Presidents Follow Public Opinion about Foreign Policy?

E-International Relations  |  Caleb Griffin

The United States presidency in 2026 wields unprecedented, concentrated foreign policy power, enabling unilateral military actions and tariff declarations with minimal structural oversight. While historical realists like George F. Kennan argued that public opinion is too erratic to guide foreign policy, modern citizens rely on elite partisan cues to evaluate international affairs.

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