Dr. Ethan C. Stokes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations (A+PR) at the University of Alabama. His research interests broadly include political public relations, political communication, international relations, public diplomacy, and religion. Specifically, Dr. Stokes’ research interests lie in the intersection of public relations, mass media, and socio-political institutions (e.g., government, military, and religious) regarding key matters of public policy.