Rally 'round the flag effect

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In political science, the rally 'round the flag effect (also referred to as the rally 'round the flag syndrome) is the phenomenon of increased short-run popular support of a country's government or political leaders during periods of international crisis or war. Because the effect can reduce criticism of governmental policies, it can be seen as a factor of diversionary foreign policy. The concept originated in analysis of the United States during the Cold War, but has since been applied to governments around the world.

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