Discusses proposals to lift the ban on domestic distribution of public diplomacy information intended for foreign audiences while retaining the prohibition on use of public diplomacy funds to influence U.S. public opinion.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

New public database which allows the public to examine the public inspection files of TV broadcast stations in top media markets.  The files include information about political ads sold or time given away by each station.  From the Federal Communications Commission

This paper investigates how attitudes toward the United States are affected by the provision of information.  Urban Pakistani youth were provided with statements describing the U.S. in a positive or negative light.  Finds that anti-American attitudes were high at the outset but information had a meaningful effect on U.S. favorability.  From the Federal Reserve Bank of New York

The federal government spent about $750 million on advertising functions in 2011, the lowest figure since 2003.  This report explains how the estimates are obtained and what restrictions apply to government advertising.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Outlines federal government strategy for assisting local authorities in grassroots efforts to counteract propaganda and prevent violent extremism.   From the White House

Discusses the use of the Internet by terrorists for propaganda, communication, radicalization and recruitment, and training purposes.   Also covers federal government efforts to counter cyberterrorism and how these efforts may work at cross-purposes.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

British government report on presence of Anti-Semitism in the United Kingdom.  Covers Anti-Semitic incidents, discourse, sources of contemporary Anti-Semitism, and Anti-Semitism on campus.  Command Paper Cm7991.  From the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

A collection of 21 declassified documents which, according to the FOIA petitioner,  shows the extent to which the Blair and Bush administrations allowed propaganda needs “ to infect intelligence processes.”  From the National Security Archive

America has provided more than $15 billion in aid to Pakistan since 9/11, but perceptions of America in Pakistan are negative.  This brief paper looks at why this is so and what can be done to change the perception.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Provides information regarding the role of U.S. and other foreign companies in enabling Internet censorship by repressive regimes, including examination of repressive policies in China and Iran, relevant U.S. laws, U.S. policies to promote Internet freedom, and private sector and congressional initiatives.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

Studies the way media messages have provoked violence in Iraq and potential solutions.  Summarizes the results of a September 2009 conference in Istanbul, Turkey. From the U.S. Institute of Peace.

Reports on a comprehensive interagency strategy for public diplomacy and strategic communication to better communicate the U.S. message to those abroad.  From the White House.  Posted by the Federation of American Scientists.