Abstract:
The relationship between the media and the American government is a complicated one, especially on a global level. This paper looks at the difficulties of modern media and the United States’ foreign affaires. The Media Revolution explains how the Vietnam War and the birth of the CNN network changed the way international news is covered. The CNN Effect addresses a controversial media syndrome that suggests the press influences the actions of the government. The Information Age shows how the introduction and implementation of new technologies have added new dimensions to reporting foreign affairs. Operation Enduring Freedom looks at the current conflict in Afghanistan and the new challenges that media and government are facing.
