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The Evolution of Free Speech and State Influence
This chapter examines the transformation of U.S. information dissemination strategies, notably the shift in initiatives like Voice of America from promoting free expression to serving statecraft goals post-2014. It highlights concerns over the contradictions in American diplomacy regarding free speech advocacy, both domestically and abroad, and draws unsettling parallels to censorship practices associated with authoritarian regimes. The discussion underscores the complexities of how foreign policy actions can impact domestic narratives and the troubling implications for global freedom of expression.