Scared into Demanding Action: The Effects of the Perceived Threat from Terrorism on Policy Salience

摘要: What makes ordinary people demand that politicians address international terrorism? Using a cross-national survey, this article investigates the causes of terrorism policy salience in thirteen countries. Consistent with arguments terrorists try to coerce governments by signaling their residents they are vulnerable attack, we find perceived personal threat from is powerful and consistent predictor survey respondents will make first priority. Other variables, including age, ideology, gender, education, identification terror victims, military assertiveness, have more mixed relationships salience.