For years, the American news media has been reducing the resources devoted to coverage of the world beyond the borders of the United States. With clarity and considerable insight, and supported by insider evidence, News from Abroad charts this decline and points out the dangers of a situation in which U. S. citizens and policymakers are left largely unaware of news events until local programs erupt into international crises. Pointing out how little attention was paid, for example, to the events that led up to the NATO bombing of Kosovo, News from Abroad argues for the importance of maintaining networks of journalists who can deliver the early warning signs of impending disasters, keep us informed about the global economy, and prevent our falling into cultural isolation.