About
Stephen Buckley is a Professor of the Practice of Journalism and Public Policy at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. He also serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Journalism & Media Minor. A 1989 Duke graduate with a B.A. in political science, Buckley brings extensive experience as a journalist, editor, and educator from institutions like The Washington Post, Tampa Bay Times, Poynter Institute, and Global Press Journal.
- Education: B.A. in Political Science, Duke University (1989)
His research and teaching focus on journalism ethics, media's role in democracy, and disinformation dynamics. He coined the term 'termite coup' to describe gradual subversion of democratic institutions through legal and extralegal means, as analyzed in his influential The Atlantic article.
Recent collaborations include a dialogue with Maria Ressa (Nobel Peace Prize laureate) at Duke's DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy, addressing global press freedom challenges. His courses include News as a Moral Battleground and Advanced Reporting, emphasizing ethical journalism's societal impact.
