The Role of News Media in Foreign Policy Formulation of the Governments, especially in the International Conflicts and Interventions (original) (raw)

Abstract

The news media are often described as a causal relation between international crisis and the reaction of international community to the crisis. In the era of media pervasiveness, it is widely argued that the news media play a crucial role in the process of foreign policy formulation.In this sense, the paper aims to fit the media as a component of international system to the multifaceted relationships in which many actors are involved in this process. In accordance with the purpose of examining the debate over the influence of the media in foreign policy decision making of the governments, it is argued that relationship between media and government should not be considered within a mechanism based on bi-directional process.

Key takeaways

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1. The text argues that the media's role in foreign policy is complex and multifaceted.
2. It critiques the assumption that the media directly causes government action, emphasizing a nuanced relationship.
3. The CNN effect is questioned, particularly regarding its relevance in the post-9/11 context, especially in Syria.
4. Media theories discussed include the CNN effect, indexing hypothesis, and manufacturing consent theory, each with distinct implications.
5. The study highlights the need for interdisciplinary approaches to understand media's influence on foreign policy decisions.

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When did the media's influence on foreign interventions start to gain prominence?add

The influence of media on foreign interventions gained prominence in the early 1990s, particularly during humanitarian interventions like the U.S. action in Somalia in 1992.