This study explores how emotional primes and threat perceptions shape foreign policy attitudes in Georgia regarding Russian aggression.
Survey experiment conducted across diverse regions with varying exposure levels to conflict and internally displaced persons reveals:
- Emotional reminders of past violence amplify perceived threats from Russia
- Indirect exposure through priming increases support for hardline policies without direct anger effects
Key findings indicate that indirect reminders enhance attitudes indirectly via increased threat perception and anger.
Contrasting the impact of emotional triggers versus direct exposure offers new insights into understanding foreign policy responses to conflict.
