Video and Foreign Policy "Recognizing the camera's power, foreign leaders, diplomats and terrorists have all followed suit, tailoring their messages to television audiences in America and elsewhere" (Gergen). U.S. presidents work their schedules around photo opportunities on international tours. Government reactions in a crisis are rushed in order to make the evening news. Military operations are compromised as well as aided by media reporters with video cameras. Terrorist and hostage situations often involve video. The health of political prisoners has also been reported through video. Video has many uses in foreign relations as well as affects on policy and procedure. This report looks closer at the above mentioned ways that video technology has played a role in foreign policy. |
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