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Alan Chong, "The International Politics of Communication: Representing Community in a Globalizing World" (U Michigan Press, 2025)

New Books in Communications

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The Power of Transparency in Global Communication

This chapter examines the role of transparency in communication within international politics and governance, tracing its evolution from historical technologies to modern digital platforms. It highlights how centralized governments manage transparency while dissenting populations use it for critique, with case studies including COVID-19 lockdowns. Additionally, the chapter discusses the importance of transparency in arms control negotiations and the influence of non-state actors in shaping global dialogue.

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