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Chris Pratt is launching a government-funded video series with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin to explain U.S. constitutional values to international audiences, blending live-action and animation under the State Department’s public diplomacy program.
Chris Pratt will star in a series of comedy shorts about American history, co-starring presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Nicknamed a “Faster Class” for U.S. history, the project from ATTN: blends live action and animation, with Goodwin as executive producer, editorial adviser, and on-screen authority to keep facts straight. It has U.S. Department of State funding via the Office of Public Diplomacy and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to inform and engage foreign audiences about America’s constitutional values through modern digital storytelling ahead of the 250th anniversary.
Leaked State Department cables show the Iran war weakening U.S. credibility and ties in Bahrain, Azerbaijan, and Indonesia as pro‑Iran narratives spread online; officials warn weak U.S. messaging and limited public diplomacy risk eroding trust and urge more agile social‑media engagement to counter Tehran’s influence.
The Israel-Hamas war has led to a public relations crisis for the United States in Arab and Muslim communities globally. Many in the Middle East perceive a connection between the actions of Israel and the United States, despite President Biden's engagement with diverse faith communities. While regional leaders and publics have called for a cease-fire and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, there has been little criticism of Hamas. The Biden administration needs to actively engage with these communities, address the social media environment, and develop a long-term strategy to build relationships. A negative shift in how the United States is viewed in the Arab and Muslim world could complicate foreign policy efforts and create risks for the homeland, including increased violence and potential impact on the 2024 presidential election.