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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 Women aged 23-34 outnumber men by seven to one, because most young men are employed abroad. The Collective for Research and Training on Development Action (CRTDA). July 01, 2009. Download VOL. V NO.14 RSS The Layalina Review on Public Diplomacy and Arab Media Vol. V No.13: 06/05-06/18, 2009 Vol. V No.12: 05/22-06/04, 2009 Vol. V No.11: 05/08-05/21, 2009 Vol. V No.10: 04/24-05/07, 2009 Archives Subscribe to our Publications Layalina Review Staff Leon Shahabian, Senior Editor Anne Hagood, Managing Editor Heather Stephenson, Contributor Youmna Sakr, Contributor Lyzz Schwegler, Contributor Omar Tanlamy, Contributor Michaella Hart-Seaman, Contributor Jordan Gary, 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. 14, June 19-July 02, 2009 Social Media Gaining Ground in Political Upheavals In light of President Ahmadinejad's contested re-election on June 12, social media has become crucial to the spread of information within and outside of Iran, a country increasingly censored by the government's strong resentment of opposition voices. The Muslim World Awakens to Obama In his recent speech to Cairo, President Barack Obama demonstrated his intent to shift the Middle East debate away from conflict towards cooperation and partnerships, hinting at a new direction for US foreign policy. Arab World Reacts to Iranian Crisis In the wake of the post-election turmoil in Iran, the Arab populations as well as the ruling regimes and media outlets have been expressing mixed feelings on the street demonstrations that have been shaking the Iranian stability and fear the repercussions that could result. Arab Programming Inspires Masses New programming are schedule to come out during the Holy Month of Ramadan as part of a strategic endeavor to present significant entertainment that caters to a highly diversified audience across the region, while highlighting the nuances of Arabic culture. Journalists under Attack Harassment and criminal assaults on independent journalists continue to pose a problem in the Middle East as governments intend to control broadcast content. New Training for Improved Journalism Training sessions and workshop are provided to journalists in the MENA to equip journalists with a strong grounding in the basics of the profession and its ethical foundations. Al-Hurra Gains New Support Al-Hurra has just released Al-Hurra Al-Iqtisadi in Iraq, a new weekly economic journal concerned with the Iraqi economy, international business and financial news and issues. Lifting the Veil on Women’s Struggle The issue of the Islamic women garments such as the hijab and burkas is being debated again in the West as it is perceived by some as a symbol of oppression and by some others as a symbol of religious freedom. Mixed Criticism for Suppressing Journalist’s Kidnapping When New York Times reporter David Rohde was abducted in Pakistan seven months ago, the Times decided pursue a media blackout on the story, reports Howard Kurtz of the Washington Post. Although Rohde was successfully returned home, some journalists are criticizing the Times response. Head of Qatari Media Center Resigns, Bahraini Newspaper Shut Down Robert Menard, former Director of the Doha Centre for Media Freedom (DCMF) in Qatar, resigned amidst claims of violations of press freedom. Iran Further Clamps Down on Media Iranian authorities have targeted journalists for arrest and Iran currently has more journalists in its jails than in any other country. Yet the foreign media may be responsible for distorting its coverage.

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
Women aged 23-34 outnumber men by seven to one, because most young men are employed abroad. The Collective for Research and Training on Development Action (CRTDA). July 01, 2009.

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Layalina Review Staff
Leon Shahabian, Senior Editor
Anne Hagood, Managing Editor
Heather Stephenson, Contributor
Youmna Sakr, Contributor
Lyzz Schwegler, Contributor
Omar Tanlamy, Contributor
Michaella Hart-Seaman, Contributor
Jordan Gary, 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. 14, June 19-July 02, 2009

Social Media Gaining Ground in Political Upheavals
In light of President Ahmadinejad's contested re-election on June 12, social media has become crucial to the spread of information within and outside of Iran, a country increasingly censored by the government's strong resentment of opposition voices.

The Muslim World Awakens to Obama
In his recent speech to Cairo, President Barack Obama demonstrated his intent to shift the Middle East debate away from conflict towards cooperation and partnerships, hinting at a new direction for US foreign policy.

Arab World Reacts to Iranian Crisis
In the wake of the post-election turmoil in Iran, the Arab populations as well as the ruling regimes and media outlets have been expressing mixed feelings on the street demonstrations that have been shaking the Iranian stability and fear the repercussions that could result.

Arab Programming Inspires Masses
New programming are schedule to come out during the Holy Month of Ramadan as part of a strategic endeavor to present significant entertainment that caters to a highly diversified audience across the region, while highlighting the nuances of Arabic culture.

Journalists under Attack
Harassment and criminal assaults on independent journalists continue to pose a problem in the Middle East as governments intend to control broadcast content.

New Training for Improved Journalism
Training sessions and workshop are provided to journalists in the MENA to equip journalists with a strong grounding in the basics of the profession and its ethical foundations.

Al-Hurra Gains New Support
Al-Hurra has just released Al-Hurra Al-Iqtisadi in Iraq, a new weekly economic journal concerned with the Iraqi economy, international business and financial news and issues.

Lifting the Veil on Women’s Struggle
The issue of the Islamic women garments such as the hijab and burkas is being debated again in the West as it is perceived by some as a symbol of oppression and by some others as a symbol of religious freedom.

Mixed Criticism for Suppressing Journalist’s Kidnapping
When New York Times reporter David Rohde was abducted in Pakistan seven months ago, the Times decided pursue a media blackout on the story, reports Howard Kurtz of the Washington Post. Although Rohde was successfully returned home, some journalists are criticizing the Times response.

Head of Qatari Media Center Resigns, Bahraini Newspaper Shut Down
Robert Menard, former Director of the Doha Centre for Media Freedom (DCMF) in Qatar, resigned amidst claims of violations of press freedom.

Iran Further Clamps Down on Media
Iranian authorities have targeted journalists for arrest and Iran currently has more journalists in its jails than in any other country. Yet the foreign media may be responsible for distorting its coverage.