Build understanding. Shape opinions.
Public diplomacy shapes how nations are understood. This section gathers my writing on Voice of America and public broadcasting, alongside analysis of U.S. foreign policy — from USAID's development work to the legacy of gunboat diplomacy in modern foreign affairs.
* Research and sourcing available on request
Voice of America & Public Broadcasting
When a government controls the microphone, the message changes. This collection traces the turbulence facing America's public broadcasters, from leadership battles at VOA to funding threats against NPR and PBS, while asking a critical question: what happens to democracy's voice when it's forced to compete with politics for survival?
Foreign Policy
From aid cuts to cabinet picks, foreign policy is being rewritten in real time. These pieces track how power, personality, and politics are reshaping America's place in the world.