Nuclear Weapons in the Post-Material Age: A Study on Resistance Against Nuclear Proliferation Using Data from Sweden
This study examines possible drivers of public opinion towards nuclear proliferation, which is an often-overlooked aspect in the security literature. It leverages a 2022 survey from Sweden to explore the impact of postmaterialist values on attitudes toward nuclear proliferation. The quantitative ana...
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| description | This study examines possible drivers of public opinion towards nuclear proliferation, which is an often-overlooked aspect in the security literature. It leverages a 2022 survey from Sweden to explore the impact of postmaterialist values on attitudes toward nuclear proliferation. The quantitative analysis (OLS) reveals a significant negative association between postmaterial values and support for nuclear proliferation, challenging the belief that traditional political orientation such as the left-right spectrum primarily dictates such attitudes. Our findings suggest instead that postmaterial values and cultural identities can be more influential in shaping public opinion on nuclear proliferation than traditional political alignment. This research contributes to the broader discourse on nuclear policy by highlighting the importance of public sentiment in shaping legitimacy for future strategies. It calls for a re-evaluation of policy approaches, emphasizing the role of public values in international security debates amidst rising global tensions. It is essential to carefully consider the factors shaping public attitudes on these issues, as the legitimacy of future nuclear proliferation and strategies will ultimately depend on securing public approval. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d4bcbd00f1af48a09aa0bb4801eeaefd2025-08-20T03:28:14ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament2575-16542025-01-018119221310.1080/25751654.2025.2497113Nuclear Weapons in the Post-Material Age: A Study on Resistance Against Nuclear Proliferation Using Data from SwedenAnton Brännlund0Albert Weckman1Paul Lundberg2Department of Government, Uppsala University, Uppsala, SwedenFaculty of Social Sciences, Business, Economics, and Law, Åbo Akademi University, Turku, FinlandStudent at the Department of Government, Uppsala University, Uppsala, SwedenThis study examines possible drivers of public opinion towards nuclear proliferation, which is an often-overlooked aspect in the security literature. It leverages a 2022 survey from Sweden to explore the impact of postmaterialist values on attitudes toward nuclear proliferation. The quantitative analysis (OLS) reveals a significant negative association between postmaterial values and support for nuclear proliferation, challenging the belief that traditional political orientation such as the left-right spectrum primarily dictates such attitudes. Our findings suggest instead that postmaterial values and cultural identities can be more influential in shaping public opinion on nuclear proliferation than traditional political alignment. This research contributes to the broader discourse on nuclear policy by highlighting the importance of public sentiment in shaping legitimacy for future strategies. It calls for a re-evaluation of policy approaches, emphasizing the role of public values in international security debates amidst rising global tensions. It is essential to carefully consider the factors shaping public attitudes on these issues, as the legitimacy of future nuclear proliferation and strategies will ultimately depend on securing public approval.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/25751654.2025.2497113DeterrenceNATOnuclear proliferationsecuritypostmaterial values |
| spellingShingle | Anton Brännlund Albert Weckman Paul Lundberg Nuclear Weapons in the Post-Material Age: A Study on Resistance Against Nuclear Proliferation Using Data from Sweden Journal for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament Deterrence NATO nuclear proliferation security postmaterial values |
| title | Nuclear Weapons in the Post-Material Age: A Study on Resistance Against Nuclear Proliferation Using Data from Sweden |
| title_full | Nuclear Weapons in the Post-Material Age: A Study on Resistance Against Nuclear Proliferation Using Data from Sweden |
| title_fullStr | Nuclear Weapons in the Post-Material Age: A Study on Resistance Against Nuclear Proliferation Using Data from Sweden |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nuclear Weapons in the Post-Material Age: A Study on Resistance Against Nuclear Proliferation Using Data from Sweden |
| title_short | Nuclear Weapons in the Post-Material Age: A Study on Resistance Against Nuclear Proliferation Using Data from Sweden |
| title_sort | nuclear weapons in the post material age a study on resistance against nuclear proliferation using data from sweden |
| topic | Deterrence NATO nuclear proliferation security postmaterial values |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/25751654.2025.2497113 |
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