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ID109964
Title ProperDoes foreign policy represent the views of the public? assessing public and elite opinion on New Zealand's foreign policy
LanguageENG
AuthorHeadley, James ;  Reitzig, Andreas
Publication2012.
Summary / Abstract (Note)This article1
investigates public opinion on New Zealand's foreign policy, drawing on the findings of a comprehensive poll of general public and elite opinion conducted in 2008. It analyses what New Zealanders think about a range of foreign policy issues and whether public opinion matches actual foreign policy. It argues that the majority of the public support the broad parameters of official policy, but that there are significant differences of opinion in some specific areas, particularly trade agreements and defence. These differences correspond in particular to political orientation and age, gender and income level. The article also outlines the key differences between public opinion and the opinion of the positional elite. Overall, it is argued that the New Zealand public does have clear opinions on foreign policy issues and that these are generally consistent. The article proposes more frequent polling and more public debate over foreign policy.
`In' analytical NoteAustralian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 66, No.1; Feb 2012: p.70-89
Journal SourceAustralian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 66, No.1; Feb 2012: p.70-89
Key WordsElite Opinion ;  Foreign Policy ;  New Zealand ;  Opinion Polls ;  Public Opinion


 
 
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