The ways of using mass media to influence the foreign policy agenda in a democratic and non-democratic state

Abstract

In the article the ways of mass media use to influence the perception of foreign policy by domestic and foreign public are reviewed. In particular, the features of applying such methods of mass media influence on public opinion as informing, priming, and propaganda by democratic and undemocratic countries are examined.

Keywords: Foreign policy, impact on public opinion, mass media, priming, propaganda