Impact of Media Evolution on National Security

The transformation of traditional media outlets, like the New York Times, into smaller online platforms like Facebook pages has significant implications for the US military and national security state. This shift raises concerns about the historical ties between mainstream media and government departments such as the State and War Departments. The creation of major broadcast news companies like NBC, ABC, and CBS by War Department veterans, as well as relationships like Operation Mockingbird from the 1950s-1970s and the National Endowment for Democracy's involvement in media, reflect a long-standing connection between media institutions and intelligence agencies, as evidenced by declassified CIA memos.