World-renowned economist and public policy expert Professor Jeffrey Sachs discussed Iran, US foreign policy and international relations during the MSSc in Global Political Economy dialogue series hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Speaking during the event, Sachs examined Iran’s historical significance, its relationship with Washington, and the role of media narratives in shaping perceptions of global affairs.
Sachs said Iran represented “one of the great civilizations of history” and argued that the country’s strategic importance had contributed to decades of geopolitical tensions. He also discussed the impact of the 1953 Iranian coup and the events surrounding the 1979 Iranian Revolution on US-Iran relations.
Addressing the role of information and media, Sachs argued that Iran had been subject to negative portrayals in Western discourse, describing what he viewed as a long-running “propaganda” campaign surrounding the country. He added that the influence of the English language gave Western media significant global reach, stating: “The English language is the ultimate soft power.”
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