U.S. Media Coverage of Democracy and Human Rights in Russia: Soviet Authoritarianism Redux?

• In Event: Mass Media and Government's Role and Control

Brief Overview

This paper examines how U.S. media outlets characterize Russia’s political transformations and human rights. The analysis assesses thematic shifts, fluctuations in the level of negative reporting, and the potential for a new Cold War frame.

Author

• Heather Leigh Tafel, Grand Valley State University