Would Malaysians really fight for their country?
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A survey found 68% of Malaysians say they would fight for their country, but researchers say the result reflects more than patriotism alone.
From the original report
A 2026 study by Alexander Sorg, Wolfgang Wagner and Michal Onderco, published in the European Journal of International Security, warns against taking these figures too literally.
Saying you would fight in a survey is very different from signing up for military service or facing combat.
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- Sep 3, 2026
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