Power Problems Is Whataboutism Effective?
Oct 1, 2024
Dov Levin, an Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Hong Kong, dives into the intriguing world of whataboutism and its impact on U.S. foreign policy views. He shares insights from his survey experiments that explore how accusations of hypocrisy shape American opinions. The conversation also touches on the U.S.'s historical election interference and its connection to current debates about whataboutism. Levin emphasizes the complex interplay of naming and shaming within political discourse and considers future research avenues on this provocative topic.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Dynamics of Naming, Shaming, and Whataboutism in Politics
03:06 • 2min
Exploring U.S. Election Interference and Whataboutism
04:45 • 4min
The Mechanics of Whataboutism in U.S. Foreign Policy
09:03 • 24min
The Implications of Non-Intervention in U.S. Foreign Policy
33:21 • 4min
Exploring the Effects of Whataboutism on Domestic and International Audiences
37:11 • 2min