Date of Award
7-2025
Document Type
Capstone Project
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts, BA
School
CAS
Department
Political Science and Legal Studies
Faculty Advisor
Marjorie Salvodon
Abstract
This research examines American exceptionalism and its effects on the global perception of the United States, specifically how it shapes international narratives, marginalizes alternative perspectives, and reinforces a ruling American worldview that inhibits effective engagement and cross-cultural dialogue. The study will focus on two key areas: U.S. military interventions and media representation. First, it will analyze the War on Terror in Afghanistan and Iraq (2001–2021), assessing how U.S.-enforced destabilization in the region perpetuates hegemonic control. Second, it will investigate U.S.-backed, Israel-led Palestinian erasure as a case study of interventionism that positions the U.S. as the self-designated enforcer of global order. Additionally, this research will examine how American-centric media contribute to cultural imperialism by promoting narratives that justify interventionist policies while silencing dissenting voices. Through a critical analysis of political discourse, media framing, and policy decisions, this study aims to challenge the assumptions of American exceptionalism and highlight its consequences on global power structures and regional stability.
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Recommended Citation
Mohamed, Ayan, "Manufactured Superiority: The War on Terror, United States Dominated Media, and the Global Implications of American Exceptionalism" (2025). Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects. 44.
https://dc.suffolk.edu/undergrad/44