Media and communication studies
The Crisis in Syria and Al Jazeera’s Bias: A Case Study of Media Framing and Sectarian Narratives The Syrian conflict, spanning more than a decade, has been a focal point for global media coverage. Among the most prominent news networks reporting on Syria is Aljazeera (Aljazeera.net), a Qatari state-owned media outlet that has been repeatedly Read more
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Months after the start of the so-called “Arab Spring”, a team of researchers became interested in this protest movement and its potential for bringing positive change in the Islamic world in the area of governance and economic development. To stay current the team developed a routine for checking major news outlets as well as social Read more
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by Ahmed E. Souaiaia * The power of the United States was born out of the violence of the world wars of the 20th century. For nearly 100 years, the United States enjoyed economic and military supremacy, which enable it to lead the Western bloc and to enjoy unprecedented peace and prosperity. Another war in Read more
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by Ahmed E. Souaiaia The Ukrainian war, from day one, has exposed the latent and not-so-latent racism, bigotry, discrimination, and double standard. From the media coverage to the treatment of persons displaced by the war, the West has shown that, in the eyes of Westerners, white, European, blue-eyed people are entitled and deserving of exceptional Read more
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