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VOL. V NO. 12, May 22-June 04, 2009
McHale Confirmed, Controversy Continues
Judith McHale was recently sworn in to assume the duties of Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. McHale brings with her business and media experience; however, some remain skeptical of her achievements and her vision for public diplomacy.
GAO Report's Recommendations
In a report entitled “US Public Diplomacy: A Congressional Oversight,” the General Accounting Office criticized the efforts of the government in public policy stating that the national communication strategy lacks a clear definition of the problem and desired results.
Lebanese Media Creates Confusion among Voters
With tensions rising during the run-up to the Lebanese elections, TV stations have been broadcasting conflicting messages and confusing voters, according to The Huffington Post. In an effort to reduce conflict, the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation has opted to ban political satire until the elections have passed.
Obama Addresses Muslims in Cairo
As the President heads to the Middle East as a renewed sign of engagement with the Muslim world, a mix of expectations and disbeliefs are taking the stage on the future of US-Arab relations.
CNN First Choice for Affluent Arabs
In a recent survey, top earning Arabs and decision makes prefer CNN over Al-Jazeera. The US- based network also out-performed the competition in cross-platform reach and had the highest ranking for business decision makers in the region.
Al-Jazeera English Making Headways
Al-Jazeera English has become the first media organization to utilize a new broadband satellite service, enabling streaming of broadcast-quality video from any field, further solidifying its status as a world leader in news coverage.
Social Networking Sites as Vehicles for Political Change
Iran restored public access to Facebook, the social networking site, after three days of restricted access before the country’s national elections. The role of social networking sites has been influential as vehicles for generating support for important issues.
From Jihad to Rehab
As President Obama travels to the Middle East, his visit with Saudi Arabia's leadership highlights two key questions: What is Saudi Arabia doing to combat extremism, and is it working?
Reality TV Transforms Arab Media Landscape
The emergence of new reality TV shows in the Arab world is part of a larger trend to keep up with improvements in technology and media.
Obama Yet to Resolve Torture Issues
The Obama Administration continues to deal with the consequential ethical issues of torture and military tribunals for prisoners detained abroad.
The Illusion of Press Freedom
Infringements on freedom of press in the Middle East have harmed the reputations of both Iraq and the US. Despite the 240 deaths of media workers in Iraq since 2003, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki claims his country is the best nation in the Middle East for press freedom.
US Image Still Negative in the Arab World
The Bush administration continues to be unpopular in the Arab world, while many are still hopeful for Obama’s promise of change.
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