= Rally Around the Flag Effect = The '''rally around the flag effect''' is a structural and behavioral theory in international relations. <> ---- == Description == The effect describes a tendency for national leaders, especially autocrats, to use war as a diversion for public attention. It equally describes a tendency for citizens to alter behavior and opinions in the context of a national war. ---- == Reading Notes == * [[VotersRallyAroundTheIncumbentInTheAftermathOfTerroristAttacks|Voters rally around the incumbent in the aftermath of terrorist attacks: evidence from multiple unexpected events during surveys]]; Albert Falcó-Gimeno, Jordi Muñoz, and Roberto Pannico; 2025 ---- CategoryRicottone