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Document Information
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Report / policy analysis (freedom house)
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2.52 MB
Summary
This document is page 59 of a Freedom House report analyzing the rise of authoritarianism and providing recommendations to the U.S. government and independent media. It criticizes the Trump administration's stance on Russia and human rights, noting a 'post-truth' environment and Trump's admiration for Putin. The text specifically recommends appointing a qualified director of global communications to oversee entities like VOA and RFE/RL to counter Russian propaganda. The document bears a House Oversight Bates stamp.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Donald Trump | President of the United States |
Mentioned regarding his election, admiration for Putin, and lack of interest in promoting human rights.
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| Vladimir Putin | President of Russia |
Mentioned as admired by Trump and creating a 'post-truth' environment.
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| Joseph Stalin | Historical Figure (Soviet Leader) |
Mentioned in the context of the rehabilitation of his image.
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| Mao Zedong | Historical Figure (Chinese Leader) |
Mentioned regarding the airbrushing of his destructive reign.
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Freedom House |
Header and footer indicate this is a Freedom House publication.
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| U.S. Government |
Recipient of recommendations.
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| Congress |
Mentioned as passing legislation in late 2016 regarding international media.
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| Voice of America (VOA) |
Listed as a government-supported international media outlet.
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| Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) |
Listed as a government-supported international media outlet.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Inferred from the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Timeline (2 events)
Locations (7)
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Subject of domestic and foreign policy analysis.
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Mentioned as an authoritarian state and source of propaganda.
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Mentioned as an authoritarian state.
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Mentioned as facing threats from modern authoritarianism.
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Historical context regarding Radio Free Europe.
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Historical context regarding Radio Free Europe.
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Region of focus for US broadcasting services.
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Relationships (1)
Text states Trump has made clear his admiration for Putin and asserted moral equivalency between their governments.
Key Quotes (4)
"Trump has made clear again and again his admiration for Vladimir Putin, to the point of asserting a kind of moral equivalency between the Russian and American governments."Source
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"Since he assumed office, Trump and certain aides have encouraged in America the kind of “post-truth” environment that has prevailed in Russia under Putin."Source
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"The rehabilitation of Joseph Stalin and the airbrushing of Mao Zedong’s destructive reign serve to facilitate an authoritarian form of nationalism..."Source
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Quote #3
"We urge the Trump administration to appoint a director of global communications who is experienced in journalism..."Source
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