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Yuval Feinstein @yuvalfeinstein.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

New article! How does a polarized society respond to war? Using before and after October 7 data, we find Israelis rallied behind the Gaza operation, but not the government. The article explains why. United or Divided? A Polarized Society’s Response to War url: academic.oup.com/poq/article/...

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United or Divided? A Polarized Society’s Response to War

Abstract. Recent global crises have renewed interest in the rally-’round-the-flag phenomenon of public opinion. At the same time, many studies have focused

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Yuval Feinstein @yuvalfeinstein.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

A new Bloomberg column draws on my research to explain why the Iran war isn’t boosting Donald Trump’s public support. For a deeper dive, see my book: Rally 'round the Flag: The Search for National Honor and Respect in Times of Crisis (2022, Oxford Univ Press). www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

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Why War Won’t Boost Donald Trump’s Approval

The “rally around the flag” effect in public opinion is real, but doesn’t apply right now.

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Yuval Feinstein @yuvalfeinstein.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I am pleased to share my new state-of-the-field article on national emotions. It synthesizes research on emotions in nation-building, the reproduction of nationhood, and political mobilization, and outline key debates and directions for future research. Comments and responses are welcome.

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Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 02/02/2026

#OpenAccess from @nationalitiesp.bsky.social - Emotions and the Nation: Nation-Building, Nationhood Reproduction, Political Mobilization, and Change - cup.org/3M1t3o0 - @yuvalfeinstein.bsky.social #FirstView

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ASA Theory Section @asatheory.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

And a special shoutout to our honorable mentions: @yuvalfeinstein.bsky.social, Amanda R. Cheong, @motorres.bsky.social, and @carlosariego.bsky.social

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World Politics @worldpolitics.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Got Theory? @yuvalfeinstein.bsky.social and Andreas Wimmer created a #systematic #model of #bargaining between #rulers and ruled. Read their full paper “Consent and Legitimacy: A Revised Bellicose Theory of State-Building with Evidence from around the World, 1500-2000”: doi.org/10.1353/wp.2...

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Yuval Feinstein @yuvalfeinstein.bsky.social · 22/09/2024

Gal Feinstein (10 years old): "Instead of sharing, which is a skill you learn in kindergarten, people, being people, fight. So stupid!"

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Yuval Feinstein @yuvalfeinstein.bsky.social · 19/02/2024

Thank you Charles Seguin for reviewing my book for Social Forces and for your helpful comments. Review of “Rally ‘round the Flag: The Search for National Honor and Respect in Times of Crisis” academic.oup.com/sf/article-a...

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Ken Schultz @kschultz.bsky.social · 30/10/2023

What if universities are having civil, nuanced discussions of events in Israel and Gaza, but they are happening in classrooms, office hours, and dorms, not out in the public view of lazy reporters and not in a way that fits the narrative people want to tell?

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Bart Bonikowski @bartbonikowski.bsky.social · 05/11/2023

Great article about the hubris and empirical inadequacy of realist theory in IR, illustrated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. More broadly, the quote below offers a useful reminder to academics in the current historical moment. h/t @popovaprof.bsky.social

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