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July 18, 2024 | Alicja Colon

In international relations, it’s the message, not the medium

Research surveys show warnings issued by world leaders are taken equally seriously whether issued on social media or through formal statements.

A set of research surveys by MIT political scientists shows that the public, and policymakers, take threats from world leaders equally seriously, whether those warnings are issued on social media, or through traditional government statements. Credits:Image: MIT News; iStock

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