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The aim is to explore how Russia's invasion of Ukraine influences the public's willingness to engage in military defense in different countries.

A threat next door? A research note on proximate interstate conflict causing willingness to fight based on Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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The aim is to explore how Russia's invasion of Ukraine influences the public's willingness to engage in military defense in different countries.
Utilized an ‘Unexpected Event During Survey’ design to assess impact on willingness to fight.
Analyzed data from the World Values Survey in Czechia and Uruguay.
Comparison made between responses from Czech respondents, near Russia, and those from distant Uruguay.
Significant increase in willingness to fight noted among Czech respondents.
No comparable increase in willingness to fight found in Uruguay.
Findings support the idea that proximity to conflict influences military engagement attitudes.

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This research note demonstrates increased willingness to fight in Czechia after Russia's invasion, highlighting implications for military security.

Maik Hamjediers (2025) studied this question.

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This research note demonstrates increased willingness to fight in Czechia after Russia's invasion, highlighting implications for military security.