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Podcast: A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Episode: THE MURKY MIX OF MEDIA, PUBLIC OPINION, AND POLICYMAKING
Description: We as American citizens have to re-evaluate ... the information we're getting from social media to inform our understanding of foreign policy and world events.
A constructive relationship between policymakers and the public is an important enabler for national security policy. When public opinion opposes options that an Administration wishes or needs to consider, that can constrain national action. From the advent of e-mail and round-the-clock cable news coverage a quarter-century ago to today's social media, the avenues available to the public are increasing. What does this mean for policymakers now and in the future? Addressing questions of media and public...