'The Assassins' Gate' is a very tightly controlled story…
“'The Assassins' Gate' is a very tightly controlled story of the ideas that led to the war and the consequences of those ideas in Iraq, and there is no doubt about where it is going and what kind of groundwork is being laid.”
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The narrative of war is tightly controlled, shaping public perception and laying groundwork for future conflicts.
In simple terms: War stories are tightly controlled and influence future events.
Question war narratives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- policy making
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who controls the story?
- What are the hidden consequences?
Control of narratives can suppress dissenting voices.