International broadcasting aims programming at foreign audiences for several reasons:
1) Ideological or propaganda reasons, such as promoting a positive national image or countering negative portrayals from other nations.
2) Advancing foreign policy interests and agenda by disseminating a nation's views on international affairs or regional events.
3) Providing news to populations experiencing repression or unrest that otherwise lack access to non-government sources. Religious broadcasters also use it for religious education and worship.