To compete and thrive in the 21st century, democracies, and the United States in particular, must develop new national security and economic strategies that address the geopolitics of information. In the 20th century, market capitalist democracies geared infrastructure, energy, trade, and even social policy to protect and advance that era’s key source of power—manufacturing. In this century, democracies must better account for information geopolitics across all dimensions of domestic policy and national strategy.
Join us for the second in our Clean Energy and the Media seminar series.
The Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf have electrified the automotive industry, winning media kudos for their design and potential converts among consumers seeking a clean energy choice amidst concerns about climate change and volatile gas prices. Yet, is the American public ready to swallow higher sticker prices, charging challenges, and technological uncertainty to jump on the electric car bandwagon? How does media coverage of fuel-efficient and electric vehicles impact public opinion at a pivotal moment when new policies are being formed? Do journalists have the depth of knowledge and analytical power to bridge the divide between technology, government and business? Take a ride with leading journalists and experts for a seminar on the story behind electric cars and what really drives the headlines.