PP 3: Authoritarian Media
The authoritarian media in the context of France and the United States requires looking at how media in both countries address themes of state control, press freedom, and influence over public opinion. While neither France nor the United States is traditionally authoritarian, each country has faced criticism over perceived attempts to control or manipulate media messaging, especially regarding national security and political interests. The government maintains more regulatory power in France over media organizations than in the United States. The Conseil Supérieur de l’Audiovisuel , France's regulatory authority for audiovisual media, oversees licensing and monitors broadcasts, emphasizing media independence while intervening in perceived threats to national unity or social cohesion. For example, during the Yellow Vest protests in 2018-2019 , French media were criticized for selectively covering violent episodes while downplaying protesters’ broader socio-economic griev...