Free Speech and Human Rights: International Filmmaker Exchange as a Key Component For U.S. National Security and Promotion of U.S. and Global Values

Abstract

The United States Government currently struggles with a lack of international credibility. Regaining credibility is key to effective utilization of the nation's informational element of national power. The U.S. Government has an unexpected ally in the fiercely independent artistic community which values freedom of speech and expression that the Constitution protects. The American artistic community has retained strong international credibility even as the American Government has lost credibility. It is key to leverage the American artistic talent to not only reach out to the world with the best and most respected instrument of truth, but also for the U.S. Government to build bridges with the artistic community, working towards better communication, while mitigating negative and counterproductive friction. Initiating an informal funding of various projects through an independent U.S. Non-Governmental Organization construct, the U.S. Government can invest in truthful and influential media products made by the finest creative artists in the world, American filmmakers, writers, producers, and actors. In addition, an ongoing exchange with international writers, filmmakers, producers. and actors could create continued collaboration and dialogue throughout the arts community in support of U.S. Strategic Communication goals. This collaboration and sense of unity has the potential to spread to the far comers of the globe through the far-reaching arm of modem media. Through artistic exchanges and subsequent production of films, programs, music, and other venues, niche audiences would have the opportunity to learn about America through a credible means without the fingerprints of the U.S. Government and without a tailored agenda.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 11, 2009
Accession Number
ADA530250

Entities

People

  • Thomas L. Adams

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of State
  • Employment
  • Foreign Relations
  • Freedom Of Speech
  • Globalization
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • Information Operations
  • Information Systems
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Public Policy
  • Recreation
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies