This chapter examines the transformation of free speech efforts in U.S. foreign policy, contrasting past initiatives like Radio Free Europe with current practices that prioritize narrative control. It critiques the shift since 2014, where civil society organizations are used to further state interests, leading to a troubling parallel with censorship in authoritarian regimes. The discussion highlights the implications of these changes for both domestic and international free speech, raising alarm over the erosion of democratic values.

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