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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 in part to a grant from The Dr. Scholl Foundation of Illinois.
Statistic of the Week More than 85% of the people in Jordan, Egypt, the Palestinian territories and Lebanon combined have followed news about political demonstrations in the region, and in Arab countries there is widespread optimism that the protests will lead to more democracy, according to a recent study. PDF RSS Twitter Facebook Recent Issues Vol. VII No. 11: 05/20-06/02, 2011 Vol. VII No. 10: 05/06-05/19, 2011 Vol. VII No. 9: 04/22-05/05, 2011 Archives Subscribe to our Publications Layalina Review Staff Leon Shahabian Senior Editor Anne Hagood Managing Editor Heather Stephenson Contributor Selina Singh Contributor Deniz Polat Contributor Katherine Russo Contributor Lorraine Jablonsky Contributor Sasha Scott Contributor The views expressed here are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Layalina Productions, Inc.	VOL. VII NO. 12, June 03-June 16, 2011 Remodeling of Arab Media Shows Promise The Arab world is experiencing greater press freedoms and outreach in the post-Arab Spring environment, illustrated through the growth of satellite channels and other media outlets. MENA Transitions at an Impasse Political upheavals in Egypt and Tunisia are evident as elections are set to take place, however, Syria and Libya continue to be ruled under oppressive regimes. Revising Strategies in US Public Diplomacy US President Barack Obama has named businessman Sim Farar as a member of the US Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. In other news, the Broadcasting Board of Governors is looking to increase the quality of international broadcasting, while being scrutinized for its recent internal actions. Arabic Language Content Makes Headway Online By increasing the presence of Arab citizens, businesses and governments online, experts are hoping to see exponential growth in Arabic language content online. Cell Phone Company Claims Arab Spring The international communications giant Vodafone faces criticism in Egypt due to a promotional video claiming that the company inspired the January revolution. Internet Outage in Syria While violence in Syria exacerbates during protests and demonstrations, a majority of Syrians encountered an abrupt suspension of Internet access. As a result, in an effort to protect the rights of Syrians, UN representatives continue to assert the right to unfettered Internet access. Revamping Arab Stereotypes in Cinema A recently launched online exhibit by the Arab American National Museum examines Arab stereotypes in the film industry. However, the Arab Spring may potentially rectify such stereotypes according to media industry players. DoS Backs Up Communication Initiatives The US State Department is supporting uprisings in the Middle East by financing the development of wireless technologies and the training of young Arab leaders for the future. Is Israel Central to US Foreign Policy? As the 2012 US presidential election draws nearer, American politicians are finding foreign policy toward Israel as one of the most critical topics for debate.

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 in part to a grant from The Dr. Scholl Foundation of Illinois.

Statistic of the Week
More than 85% of the people in Jordan, Egypt, the Palestinian territories and Lebanon combined have followed news about political demonstrations in the region, and in Arab countries there is widespread optimism that the protests will lead to more democracy, according to a recent study.

Recent Issues

Vol. VII No. 11: 05/20-06/02, 2011

Vol. VII No. 10: 05/06-05/19, 2011

Vol. VII No. 9: 04/22-05/05, 2011