In today's ever-changing world, global media are more powerful than ever. As intermediary between citizens and their governments, media shape perceptions of international events and affect policy outcomes. At the same time, governments are as adept at using the media as a tool for their own gain as media are at forcing governments into action. This cyclical nature of the media-government relationship is further complicated by the cyber age and the advent of bloggers and the "citizen reporter." In what ways and how effectively is media using their power to shape today's world? This winter, join the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs as we explore the power of the press.