Read More 2 minute read Why I can’t be silent when Voice of America bans calling Hamas ‘terrorists’ | Washington Times op-ed by Ted LipienNovember 22, 2023 I cannot remain silent because those who refuse to expose terrorism or delay condemning it today will find…
Read More 4 minute read Why are US-funded USAGM journalists defending Russia, Iran over the Hamas massacre? – Ted Lipien Op-Ed in The HillOctober 13, 2023 USAGM Watch Commentary by Ted Lipien My new op-ed in The Hill includes comments on the latest barbaric attacks by Hamas terrorists…
Read More 1 minute read VOA’s Russian influence crisis calls for congressional intervention | The Hill op-edJune 6, 2023 USAGM Watch Media Commentary
Read More 8 minute read When America embraced U.S. government broadcasts for freedomJuly 25, 2013 When America Embraced U.S. Government Broadcasts for Freedom Commentary by Ted Lipien Former Director of Security at Radio…
Coward MediaJune 8, 2013 Commentary by Ted Lipien Istanbul, June 8, 2013. Protest signs on Taksim Square in Istanbul say “Coward Media.”…
Unique Role of U.S.-Funded Surrogate BroadcastersFebruary 13, 2013 BBG Watch Commentary Unique Role of U.S.-Funded Surrogate Broadcasters by Ted Lipien U.S. Government-funded surrogate broadcasting, which started…
Read More 1 minute read Mikhail Gorbachev’s statement on Radio Liberty and mass dismissal of RL journalistsOctober 4, 2012 BBG Watch Statement by Mikhail Gorbachev (English Translation) Glasnost is threatened in Russia and…
Read More 3 minute read Digital Journal Op-Ed: Former US Diplomat Criticizes Weak Language on Libya KillingsSeptember 15, 2012 The following Digital Journal op-ed was published by former Voice of America (VOA) acting associate director Ted Lipien…
Read More 3 minute read Moral principles need to guide U.S. international broadcastingMarch 7, 2012 by Ted Lipien I strongly urge the Broadcasting Board of Governors to reverse cuts to Voice of America…
Read More 4 minute read Former VOA executive advocates a multi-platform approach that includes radio and TVSeptember 12, 2011 In a paper published by the Public Diplomacy Council, Alan L. Heil Jr., a former deputy director of…