The phenomenon of a citizenry exhibiting staunch nationalism and progovernment sentiments in the face of a foreign threat or crisis is known as

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The phenomenon described is known as "rally 'round the flag," where citizens unite behind their government in times of external threats or crises. Option A, "Wag the dog," refers to a different concept where a government distracts from domestic issues by creating a foreign crisis. Option C, "Securitization," refers to the process of transforming a non-security issue into a security issue to justify increased government intervention. Option D, "Pet the cat," is not a recognized term in political science.

The Phenomenon of a Citizenry Exhibiting Staunch Nationalism and Progovernment