The Institutions Behind US Foreign Policy, with Daniel Bessner
Foreign Exchanges: the Podcast
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Shaping Foreign Policy: Academia and Media Dynamics
This chapter explores the influence of academic institutions and media on U.S. foreign policy, especially regarding perspectives on the Middle East. It critiques the limited diversity of thought in International Relations programs and analyses the role of major media outlets in shaping public narratives. The discussion emphasizes a generational shift in journalism and the need for more critical engagement with foreign policy, advocating for the involvement of younger voices and organized groups in fostering change.
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