noun a term used to describe a form of journalism that focuses on international events or issues while ignoring important domestic news
Critiques the prioritization of foreign policy over domestic concerns
Criticism of a country's excessive involvement in foreign affairs while neglecting internal issues
Refers to focusing on foreign news stories to the exclusion of domestic issues
Describes the tendency of media outlets to cover international news in a superficial or sensationalist manner
In the field of journalism, 'afghanistanism' refers to the practice of focusing solely on international news, particularly on conflicts or events in faraway places like Afghanistan, while neglecting important local or domestic issues.
Psychologists may use the term 'afghanistanism' to describe a form of avoidance behavior where individuals or groups fixate on external problems or conflicts to distract themselves from addressing their own personal or interpersonal issues.
Political analysts may use 'afghanistanism' to criticize politicians or policymakers who prioritize foreign affairs over addressing pressing domestic issues affecting their constituents.