Timothy S Rich, Campbell Lahman and Laurel Vaught – E-International Relations

Author profile: Timothy S Rich, Campbell Lahman and Laurel Vaught

Timothy S Rich is a professor of political science at Western Kentucky University and director of the International Public Opinion Lab (IPOL). His research focuses on public opinion and the domestic and international politics of East Asia.

Campbell Lahman is an honors undergraduate researcher at Western Kentucky University, majoring in International Affairs and Chinese.

Laurel Vaught is an honors undergraduate researcher at Western Kentucky University majoring in Anthropology and International Affairs and minoring in History.

How the American Public Views Nuclear North Korea

Timothy S Rich, Campbell Lahman and Laurel Vaught • Mar 11 2025 • Articles

While experts hold that North Korea’s stockpile is about deterrence, the public’s perception of an offensive posture could shape policy debates towards confrontational strategies.

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