Very well put. But is this really done at the level of MSM? I think that policians themselves already strive to achieve this effect. Even when reading or listening to politicians it is generally difficult for me to figure out who the theoreticians are, and what specific theoretical framework is used to justify a specific policy. I don’t often see politicians giving credit or providing a thorough bibliography. But I might just not be looking in the right places. Do you know where I can find the theoretical framework that explains the contemporary actions of Putin’s team and allies? Who are the theoreticians that work closely with Putin? I am very interested.