This book provides a long-term perspective on the opinions of the British public on foreign and defence policy in the post-war era.

Ben Clements is Associate Professor in the School of History, Politics and International Relations, at the University of Leicester, UK.

1. Introduction 2. Foreign and Defence Policy as an Issue Area in British Politics 3. The US and NATO 4. European Integration 5. Overseas Aid 6. Defence Spending and Nuclear Weapons 7. Military Intervention 8. Conclusion