How Israel, America's enemies weaponize the NYT's prestige to target Western values - opinion
The article discusses how adversaries of the United States utilize the prestige of The New York Times to undermine Western values. It argues that these governments leverage the newspaper's authority to bolster their claims against the U.S. and its allies. This phenomenon highlights the complex interplay between media influence and international relations.
- ▪Enemy governments quote The New York Times to enhance their credibility.
- ▪The institutional authority of the Times is used as a credential against the U.S.
- ▪This strategy targets Western values and seeks to undermine them.
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How Israel, America's enemies weaponize the NYT's prestige to target Western values - opinionEnemy governments do not merely quote the Times; they convert its institutional authority and standing into an American credential for claims against the United States and its allies.Follow us on GoogleThe New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, pictured September 16, 2025; illustrative.(photo credit: REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo)
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