Media Power in World Politics
James Hoge, Editor of Foreign Affairs, talked about the growing power of international media corporations using constantly improving technol… read more
James Hoge, Editor of Foreign Affairs, talked about the growing power of international media corporations using constantly improving technologies to inform people about events happening around the world. He examined whether this will give the media backed by the rich and resourceful corporations more influence, and the government less influence, over public opinion on foreign policy. He also discussed whether these trends would foster or hinder democratic movements around the world. After his comments, he took questions from the audience. close
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