Yaeli Bloch-Elkon

About the Author

Yaeli Bloch-Elkon is a distinguished scholar and author specializing in political communication, media studies, and international security. With a PhD from the London School of Economics, she has held faculty positions at prestigious institutions, including Baruch College at the City University of New York and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she currently serves as an associate professor. Her research delves into the intricate dynamics between media narratives, public perception, and policy-making, particularly in the realm of counterterrorism. Bloch-Elkon's seminal work, Selling Fear: Counterterrorism, the Media, and Public Opinion (Chicago Studies in American Politics), offers a compelling analysis of how fear-based messaging shapes democratic discourse and influences opinion on national security issues. Through her incisive scholarship, she challenges readers to critically examine the role of media in modern politics.