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	The Layalina Review on Public Diplomacy and Arab Media The Layalina Review is a peerless bi-weekly source for monitoring developments in the spheres of public diplomacy and Arab media. Its readers include academics, Foreign Service Officers, students, members of Congress and their staffs, foreign diplomats, and professionals in both the private and public sectors. Published 26 times per year, the review is FREE to subscribers and available in PDF, HTML, and RSS formats. The Layalina Review is brought to you thanks to a grant from The Dr. Scholl Foundation.
Statistic of the Week Muslim American women were found to have higher degrees more than their male counterparts with 42 percent of Muslim women having secondary education compared with 39 percent of Muslim men. Al-Arabiya. March 03, 2009. Download VOL. V NO.6 RSS The Layalina Review on Public Diplomacy and Arab Media Vol. V No.6: 02/27-03/12, 2009 Vol. V No.5: 02/13-02/26, 2009 Vol. V No.4: 01/30-02/12, 2009 Archives Subscribe to our Publications Layalina Review Staff Leon Shahabian, Senior Editor Anne Hagood, Managing Editor Andrew Jones, Contributor Sasha Scott, Contributor George Chipev, Contributor Jake Foley, Contributor *The views expressed here are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Layalina Productions, Inc.	VOL. V NO. 6, February 27-March 12, 2009 The Elusive Under Secretary Former Ambassador William Rugh is suggested as the ideal candidate for the still-vacant Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Countering Extremism through Broadcasting Experts agree on the importance of confronting radical extremism, but the specific role of US international broadcasting in empowering mainstream Muslim voices is disputed. Reaching Out to Hearts and Minds 101 Senator Richard G. Lugar (R, Indiana) argues that modern technology fails to act as a substitute to the people-to-people exchange and dialogue in winning the battle for hearts and minds. Net Generation Pushes Arab Media Boundaries The internet and interactive new media forms challenge the predominance of traditional print media. With a young demographic, the Arab world is at the forefront of new media popularity, giving a voice to those who were previously silent. “New Media” Necessitate New Mentality The rise of "new media" technology has transformed the concept of the 'audience' and necessitated a public diplomacy approach that can adapt to new trends such as social networking and blogs. X-Life Ali Reza Manouchehri, founder and CEO of MetroStar Sytems, combines technology with his culturally-diverse background to foster cultural exchange and break down communication barriers. Saudi Scandal over Movies A Saudi religious scholar compares a royal tycoon and another Saudi businessman to drug dealers for broadcasting movies on their networks. "Today" on Al-Hurra Al-Hurra launched Al-Youm, a new television show broadcast simultaneously from Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, Jerusalem and the company's headquarters in Springfield, VA. e-Censorship in the Arab World While the rise of the internet has made it more difficult for governments to censor material, progressive authors and bloggers in the Middle East continue to face lawsuits and ostracism. Clinton Caught in Palestinian Stalemate On her introductory trip to the Middle East, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton received mixed reactions. Meanwhile, Palestinian factions met to discuss Gaza reconstruction. Restructuring Arab Media Online A report released by the Dubai Press Club found that the Arab World is a suitable market for electronic media thanks to a young demographic. New Market for Satellite Media at the CabSat 2009 SmartSat has officially launched a groundbreaking project that will help broadband and broadcast service providers add more value to their satellite-enabled services. The Rise of Interactive TV Arab Television Network is set to tap into the interactive TV market as it looks to differentiate its channels, which include MTV Arabia and Nickelodeon Arabia, from the 450 competing FTA stations. Successes and Setbacks for Women in the Arab World International Women’s Day commemorates the struggles and achievements of women across the Arab world. While much remains to be done, women who are working for greater recognition have advanced the cause of gender equality. President Obama’s Conundrum While many have high hopes for the Obama administration's new set of foreign policy strategies, others remain skeptical about the new direction.

The Layalina Review on Public Diplomacy and Arab Media

The Layalina Review is a peerless bi-weekly source for monitoring developments in the spheres of public diplomacy and Arab media.

Its readers include academics, Foreign Service Officers, students, members of Congress and their staffs, foreign diplomats, and professionals in both the private and public sectors.

Published 26 times per year, the review is FREE to subscribers and available in PDF, HTML, and RSS formats.

The Layalina Review is brought to you thanks to a grant from The Dr. Scholl Foundation.

Statistic of the Week
Muslim American women were found to have higher degrees more than their male counterparts with 42 percent of Muslim women having secondary education compared with 39 percent of Muslim men. Al-Arabiya. March 03, 2009.

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Leon Shahabian, Senior Editor
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Andrew Jones, Contributor
Sasha Scott, Contributor
George Chipev, Contributor
Jake Foley, Contributor

*The views expressed here are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Layalina Productions, Inc.

VOL. V NO. 6, February 27-March 12, 2009

The Elusive Under Secretary
Former Ambassador William Rugh is suggested as the ideal candidate for the still-vacant Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.

Countering Extremism through Broadcasting
Experts agree on the importance of confronting radical extremism, but the specific role of US international broadcasting in empowering mainstream Muslim voices is disputed.

Reaching Out to Hearts and Minds 101
Senator Richard G. Lugar (R, Indiana) argues that modern technology fails to act as a substitute to the people-to-people exchange and dialogue in winning the battle for hearts and minds.

Net Generation Pushes Arab Media Boundaries
The internet and interactive new media forms challenge the predominance of traditional print media. With a young demographic, the Arab world is at the forefront of new media popularity, giving a voice to those who were previously silent.

“New Media” Necessitate New Mentality
The rise of "new media" technology has transformed the concept of the 'audience' and necessitated a public diplomacy approach that can adapt to new trends such as social networking and blogs.

X-Life
Ali Reza Manouchehri, founder and CEO of MetroStar Sytems, combines technology with his culturally-diverse background to foster cultural exchange and break down communication barriers.

Saudi Scandal over Movies
A Saudi religious scholar compares a royal tycoon and another Saudi businessman to drug dealers for broadcasting movies on their networks.

"Today" on Al-Hurra
Al-Hurra launched Al-Youm, a new television show broadcast simultaneously from Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, Jerusalem and the company's headquarters in Springfield, VA.

e-Censorship in the Arab World
While the rise of the internet has made it more difficult for governments to censor material, progressive authors and bloggers in the Middle East continue to face lawsuits and ostracism.

Clinton Caught in Palestinian Stalemate
On her introductory trip to the Middle East, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton received mixed reactions. Meanwhile, Palestinian factions met to discuss Gaza reconstruction.

Restructuring Arab Media Online
A report released by the Dubai Press Club found that the Arab World is a suitable market for electronic media thanks to a young demographic.

New Market for Satellite Media at the CabSat 2009
SmartSat has officially launched a groundbreaking project that will help broadband and broadcast service providers add more value to their satellite-enabled services.

The Rise of Interactive TV
Arab Television Network is set to tap into the interactive TV market as it looks to differentiate its channels, which include MTV Arabia and Nickelodeon Arabia, from the 450 competing FTA stations.

Successes and Setbacks for Women in the Arab World
International Women’s Day commemorates the struggles and achievements of women across the Arab world. While much remains to be done, women who are working for greater recognition have advanced the cause of gender equality.

President Obama’s Conundrum
While many have high hopes for the Obama administration's new set of foreign policy strategies, others remain skeptical about the new direction.