Your Past is My Present? Historical Parallels and Public Opinion on Foreign Policy

• In Event: Midwest Eurasian Political Economy Workshop: War in Ukraine and its Effects

Brief Overview

We assess the impact of Zelensky's use of historical references when speaking to elected representatives in four countries. We expect his rhetorical strategy to increase both empathy and public support for contributing to Ukraine’s war efforts.

Authors

• Pauline Jones, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

• Anil Menon, University of California-Merced