About Us A U.S. federal agency responsible for supervising civilian international broadcasting and supporting a network of media entities that provide news and information worldwide in support of freedom and democracy. Submitter's Note: This StratML rendition was compiled from the source by ChatGPT and lightly edited in the form at https://stratml.us/forms/Claude/Part1.html United States Agency for Global Media USAGM 4b0ae49e-8bcc-48c0-a117-cd38eadac9ce USAGM is a networked global media agency that provides strategic management, technical infrastructure, and administrative support for U.S. civilian international broadcasting entities. Voice of America A federal international broadcaster providing trusted, objective news and information in 49 languages to audiences worldwide. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty A non-profit surrogate media organization delivering independent journalism in 27 languages to audiences in countries where free media is restricted. Radio Free Asia A non-profit broadcaster providing uncensored, fact-based news to populations living under some of the world’s most restrictive media environments. Office of Cuba Broadcasting A federal entity overseeing Radio and Television Martí, providing objective news and information to the Cuban people. Middle East Broadcasting Networks A non-profit news organization operating television, radio, and digital media services for audiences across the Middle East and North Africa. Open Technology Fund A non-profit organization advancing internet freedom in repressive environments by supporting technologies that enable secure access to information. United States Congress The legislative branch of the U.S. government responsible for authorizing, appropriating funds for, and exercising oversight of USAGM. International Broadcasting Advisory Board An independent federal advisory body appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate to provide strategic counsel and oversight in partnership with the USAGM CEO. Global Audiences Listeners, viewers, and internet users worldwide who rely on U.S. international broadcasting for access to objective news and information. Michael Abramowitz Director of Voice of America, overseeing an international multimedia operation broadcasting in more than 40 languages on radio, television, and the internet. Stephen Capus President and Chief Executive Officer of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, overseeing operations that provide surrogate media services in more than 20 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and Ukraine. Sylvia Rosabal Director of the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, overseeing Radio and TV Marti, which provide balanced news on local, regional, and international events of importance to the Cuban people. Bay Fang President and Chief Executive Officer of Radio Free Asia, providing strategic and operational direction to deliver balanced, objective news to listeners in East Asian countries where such news is unavailable. Laura Cunningham President of the Open Technology Fund, responsible for strategic development, long-term planning, and day-to-day operations supporting internet freedom worldwide. Jeffrey Gedmin President and Chief Executive Officer of Middle East Broadcasting Networks, overseeing television, radio, digital, and social media operations including Alhurra, Alhurra-Iraq, and Radio Sawa services. Freedom and democracy prevail 6cfbdd2c-a2e6-46b4-89de-75bb9ebaae35 To inform, engage and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy. 90848439-1378-4ab5-8bc4-ecd73ee7fd5b Freedom Support for individual liberty and free access to information. Democracy Commitment to democratic principles through objective, fact-based journalism. Objectivity Adherence to accuracy, balance, and editorial independence in news and information. Global Information Access Provide trusted news and information to worldwide audiences through U.S. civilian international broadcasting in support of freedom and democracy. e810b141-21bd-4806-b2be-e46b4451bd5e 1 USAGM entities collectively reach approximately 427 million people each week across radio, television, and digital platforms. Broadcasting Infrastructure Operate and manage global multimedia distribution systems, including transmitting sites, satellite and fiber networks, and internet delivery platforms. 586995d1-c63b-448b-8403-78e87df20c15 2 Governance & Accountability Fulfill statutory responsibilities for supervising international broadcasting activities while remaining accountable to Congress and advisory bodies. c48b7567-c7c4-4266-8aa2-b4c6220fce04 3 USAGM’s mandate is derived from multiple authorizing statutes, and its budget request is included in the President’s Budget submitted to Congress. 2026-01-12 https://www.usagm.gov/who-we-are/ Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net