Table 2 Manipulations in Studies 2–5.
From: How civilian casualty information shapes support for US involvement in an ally country’s war effort
Studies 2 & 3 | Study 4 |
|---|---|
Civilian Casualties – Present | |
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, over 100,000 Ukrainian civilians were killed or injured, many of them due to Russia targeting civilian infrastructures such as residential areas, schools, hospitals, and public transportation.
| Since Russia invaded Ukraine, over 100,000 Ukrainian civilians were killed or injured, many of them due to Russia targeting civilian infrastructures such as residential areas, schools, hospitals, and public transportation. |
Civilian Casualties – Absent | |
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the situation in the region has been very complicated, with many factors contributing to the ongoing tension and uncertainty.
| Since Russia invaded Ukraine, over 100,000 Ukrainian military personnel were killed or injured, many of them due to Russia targeting military infrastructures such as barracks, training facilities, logistics bases, and transportation convoys. |
Study 5: Example | |
Conflict 1 | Conflict 2 |
War Duration: 4 months | War Duration: 48 months |
US Ally Country X | US Ally Country A |
In conflict with Y | In conflict with B |
Impact of Adversary on US Ally Country | |
Number of Civilian Casualties in Ally Country: 2240 civilian casualties | Number of Civilian Casualties in Ally Country: 4429 civilian casualties |
Percentage of Ally infrastructures lost: 20% of civilian infrastructures | Percentage of Ally infrastructures lost: 39% of civilian infrastructures |
Recent Event Outcome in Ally Country: 46 civilians killed and 86 injured during a siege on a city district. | Recent Event Outcome in Ally Country: 80 civilians killed and 93 injured during a raid on a cultural center. |
US Adversary Country Y | US Adversary Country B |
In conflict with X | In conflict with A |
Impact of US Ally on Adversary Country | |
Number of Civilian Casualties in Adversary Country: 392 civilian casualties | Number of Civilian Casualties in Adversary Country: 2101 civilian casualties |
Percentage of Adversary infrastructures lost: 23% of civilian infrastructures | Percentage of Adversary infrastructures lost: 31% of civilian infrastructures |
