>> Many books have been written on the topic by world-class geopolitical analysts > Appeal to authority We are discussing a subjective topic based on expert o

>> Many books have been written on the topic by world-class geopolitical analysts > Appeal to authority We are discussing a subjective topic based on expert opinion. Authoritative opinion is exactly what we need. What did you expect, a theorem with proof? >> The map shows the results of a 2013 (pre-Trump) WIN/Gallup International survey asking people which country they felt was the greatest threat to world peace. > The wisdom of the masses is hardly "proof enough". On the contrary, we are measuring public opinion on a topic. A poll measures exactly that. > I happen to have a degree in International Relations so don't need to really go to a bookshop for references... Perhaps you should see the irony in talking about "Appeal to authority" fallacy" when you just brought up you degree. Anyhow, go ahead and prove me wrong with a method that is entirely objective and not based on any expert opinion.