The best way to ensure peace is through military strength
Even as Americans express greater commitment to solving domestic problems, they voice more hesitancy about global engagement. They also are less disposed than five years ago to favor a strong military as the best way to ensure peace.
In 2002, less than a year after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, more than six-in-ten agreed with the statement, “The best way to ensure peace is through military strength.” Today, about half express similar confidence in military power.
The best way to ensure peace  | is through military strength  | 61  | 62  | 55  | 52  | 44 44  | 40  | 36  | 34  | 87 89 90 1994  | 2002  | 2007  | Agree  | Disagree 