The article reflects on the challenges faced by American-funded media outlets like the Middle East Broadcasting Networks in conveying the U.S. narrative amidst increasing hostility from regional adversaries. The author expresses concern over the lack of strategic support for these crucial media platforms, which impact America's soft power, especially in a competitive media landscape dominated by entities like Al Jazeera. The rising disdain from groups like Hamas and Hezbollah underscores a looming crisis in American credibility and influence in the Middle East.
"As president and CEO of Middle East Broadcasting Networks, I’ve had to follow in recent days the crowing of America’s enemies in a region critical to the Trump administration's foreign-policy agenda."
"It’s bewildering. If left unchecked, we’re about to commit an unforced error of strategic proportion. As we speak, American-funded international media find themselves on the chopping block."
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