Difference between revisions of "AmericaInTheWorld"
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| − | + | ::AmericaInTheWorld is a London-based international alliance opposed to anti-Americanism as well as American isolationism. Via our briefings, we aim to provide the number one factual resource for those who wish to hear the case against anti-Americanism. Our goal is to increase understanding of America, to debunk some of the leading myths about the United States, and to make a positive case for a continuing leading role for America in the world.<ref>[http://americaintheworld.typepad.com/aboutaitw/ About America in the World], AmericaintheWorld.com, accessed 22 August 2008.</ref> | |
| − | : | + | Conservative leader [[David Cameron]] was guest of honour at the London launch of AITW in November 2008.<ref>[http://americaintheworld.typepad.com/home/2008/11/david-cameron-l.html], AmericaintheWorld.com, 4 November 2008.</ref>The group was due to host an address by [[Justin Webb]] in a joint event with the [[New Culture Forum]] later in the month.<ref>AmericaintheWorld, [http://americaintheworld.typepad.com/home/2008/11/justin-webb-to.html Justin Webb to deliver AmericaInTheWorld's first annual address], ''AmericaintheWorld.com'', 3-November-2008, Accessed 24-April-2009</ref> |
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| − | + | ==History== | |
| + | AmericaInTheWorld replaces a previous pro-American blog founded by [[Tim Montgomerie]]. | ||
| + | ::I closed down [[BritainAndAmerica]] a number of months ago because [[Stephan Shakespeare]] (publisher) and I felt it lacked a clear purpose. AmericaInTheWorld.com has very clear aims, set out in its manifesto and in its masthead.<ref>[http://conservativehome.blogs.com/centreright/2008/08/america-in-the.html 'America in the World' and Peter Cuthbertson,] Tim Montgomerie, CentreRight blog, ConservativeHome, 18 August 2008.</ref> | ||
| + | ==Funding== | ||
| + | Th site's masthead states that it receives no US funding. | ||
| + | ::AmericaInTheWorld is launched and funded by supporters of America in London and around the world. AmericaInTheWorld receives no American government or corporate funding.<ref>[http://americaintheworld.typepad.com/aboutaitw/ About America in the World], AmericaintheWorld.com, accessed 22 August 2008.</ref> | ||
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| + | In response to a question on this point [[Peter Cuthbertson]] stated "we’ve sought no funding and received no funding from US-based endowments or quangos."<ref>[http://www.liberalconspiracy.org/2008/08/22/what-do-you-mean-by-anti-americanism/ What do you mean by ‘anti-Americanism’?]comment 35, Liberal Conspiracy blog, 22 August 2008.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==People== | ||
| + | *[[Tim Montgomerie]] Director | ||
| + | *[[Peter Cuthbertson]] Director | ||
| + | *[[Stephan Shakespeare]] Publisher | ||
| + | *[[Joseph Loconte]] Contributor | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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Revision as of 19:24, 14 July 2010
- AmericaInTheWorld is a London-based international alliance opposed to anti-Americanism as well as American isolationism. Via our briefings, we aim to provide the number one factual resource for those who wish to hear the case against anti-Americanism. Our goal is to increase understanding of America, to debunk some of the leading myths about the United States, and to make a positive case for a continuing leading role for America in the world.[1]
Conservative leader David Cameron was guest of honour at the London launch of AITW in November 2008.[2]The group was due to host an address by Justin Webb in a joint event with the New Culture Forum later in the month.[3]
History
AmericaInTheWorld replaces a previous pro-American blog founded by Tim Montgomerie.
- I closed down BritainAndAmerica a number of months ago because Stephan Shakespeare (publisher) and I felt it lacked a clear purpose. AmericaInTheWorld.com has very clear aims, set out in its manifesto and in its masthead.[4]
Funding
Th site's masthead states that it receives no US funding.
- AmericaInTheWorld is launched and funded by supporters of America in London and around the world. AmericaInTheWorld receives no American government or corporate funding.[5]
In response to a question on this point Peter Cuthbertson stated "we’ve sought no funding and received no funding from US-based endowments or quangos."[6]
People
- Tim Montgomerie Director
- Peter Cuthbertson Director
- Stephan Shakespeare Publisher
- Joseph Loconte Contributor
Notes
- ↑ About America in the World, AmericaintheWorld.com, accessed 22 August 2008.
- ↑ [1], AmericaintheWorld.com, 4 November 2008.
- ↑ AmericaintheWorld, Justin Webb to deliver AmericaInTheWorld's first annual address, AmericaintheWorld.com, 3-November-2008, Accessed 24-April-2009
- ↑ 'America in the World' and Peter Cuthbertson, Tim Montgomerie, CentreRight blog, ConservativeHome, 18 August 2008.
- ↑ About America in the World, AmericaintheWorld.com, accessed 22 August 2008.
- ↑ What do you mean by ‘anti-Americanism’?comment 35, Liberal Conspiracy blog, 22 August 2008.
