U.S. Government's Evolving Use of Propaganda and Its Global Implications
The United States has a long history of using propaganda to influence public perception and policy, a practice that has evolved significantly with technological advancements. Initially formalized during World War I through the Committee on Public Information, the U.S. government coordinated messaging across various media to garner support for the war. Post-World War II, psychological operations became a staple of U.S. defense strategy, aiming to influence foreign audiences' emotions and behaviors. The post-9/11 era further embedded perception management into military and political strategies, as revealed by the Afghanistan Papers, which highlighted discrepancies between public statements and private acknowledgments of the war's challenges. This evolution has shifted from traditional media to algorithmic influence, where targeted content appears personalized. Other nations, like Russia, have adopted similar tactics, using social media to influence U.S. elections, as detailed in a U.S. Senate Intelligence Co... 
