Book Introduction – The International Politics of Communication

In an era of globalisation, international communication constantly takes place across borders, defying sovereign control as it influences opinion. While diplomacy between states is the visible face of international relations, this “informal diplomacy” is usually less visible but no less powerful. Information politics can be found in propaganda, Internet politics, educational exchanges, tourism, and even popular film. In this video, Senior Fellow Dr Alan Chong explains what the book covers as well as informational dimension of international politics, investigating how information is generated, conveyed through channels, and directed specifically at audiences.