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  • The Trump administration should reinstate VOA broadcasts in several key languages, including those for Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea

    The Trump administration should reinstate VOA broadcasts in several key languages, including those for Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea

    VOA’s foreign language services are one of America’s best and least costly strategic assets Ted Lipien, drawing from his experience at VOA during Poland’s Solidarity movement, agrees with VOA Director Michael Abramowitz that VOA’s foreign language services are valuable and cost-effective. He emphasizes that these services require adequate staffing and strong management to respond to…

  • Saving The Future of Media Diplomacy for U.S. Security

    Saving The Future of Media Diplomacy for U.S. Security

    President Trump’s decision to shut down the Voice of America, Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, Radio y Televisión Martí in Cuba and other U.S. government-funded media entities overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media, was sudden, harmful and deeply unfair. It places journalists in foreign language services who have devoted years of their lives to their jobs and have done nothing…

  • Challenges in Optimizing U.S. Media Initiatives Abroad

    Challenges in Optimizing U.S. Media Initiatives Abroad

    Optimizing U.S. media initiatives abroad, particularly with support from the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), presents several challenges for independent journalists and their media outlets: To address these challenges, collaboration between USAGM, independent journalists, local stakeholders, and international organizations is crucial. Strengthening networks, fostering innovation, and prioritizing adaptability can help overcome obstacles and ensure…