Unreliable Watchdog: The News Media and U.S. Foreign Policy

by Ted Galen Carpenter

Book Overview

Freedom of press is a cornerstone of our democratic political system. But reporters, pundits, and editors face intense pressure to serve as propagandists rather than journalists in their coverage of U.S. foreign policy. Too many members of the news media seem unable to make that distinction and play their proper role as watchdogs for the American people regarding possible government incompetence or misconduct. Since World War II, America has become...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1952223814
• ISBN13: 9781952223815
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Cato Institute
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"