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Why is the wartime press corps so hawkish?

11 mins | Apr 8, 2022
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Top American publications have a long history of calling for military escalation. The United State's seemingly passive support of Ukraine has shocked the world and led many journalists and social media armchair warriors to demand that the U.S escalates its involvement in the Russian-Ukraine war. However, most live far from the front lines and haven't considered the dangers of the repercussions. Mark Hannah examines the risks that have led to President Joe Biden's cautiousness and explains why this necessary trait doesn't always play well in our polarised news culture.

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