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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 The UAE is the 'most connected' Arab country, followed by Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, in a new study. Download VOL. V NO.20 RSS Twitter Facebook The Layalina Review on Public Diplomacy and Arab Media Vol. V No.19: 08/29-09/10, 2009 Vol. V No.18: 08/14-08/28, 2009 Vol. V No.17: 07/31-08/13, 2009 Archives Subscribe to our Publications Layalina Review Staff Leon Shahabian, Senior Editor Anne Hagood, Managing Editor Mirna Oud, Contributor Lyzz Schwegler, Contributor Sasha Scott, Contributor Lorraine Jablonsky, Contributor Joseph Guay, Contributor Goerge Chipev, 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. 20, September 11-September 24, 2009 Eight Years after 9/11: The "Us vs. Them" Approach Eight years after the September 11 attacks, Americans believe that Muslims face more discrimination than other religious groups in the Unites States. Public Diplomacy Becoming a One Man Show Although President Obama’s overtures boosted relations between the US and the Arab world, some argue that little has been achieved to significantly improve America’s image abroad or to advance US strategic interests. Quarrels Continue Between DoS and DoD The current crisis facing public diplomacy between the Department of State and the Department of Defense is generating debates as to the increasing role the latter should play. The Legacy of 9/11 from the Arab Lens Eight years after 9/11, commentators are exploring America's response to the terrorist attacks and the lasting psychological impact of the attacks. Arab Media Changing Arab Culture The proliferation of satellite television throughout the Arab world over the past ten years has created a general sense of confusion while profoundly altering Arab culture and values. Delegitimizing Extremists Experts in public diplomacy are emphasizing the importance of a more aggressive approach by undermining the message of extremists rather than trying to boost US popularity. Is Al-Qaeda Caving In? Al-Qaeda recently released a new tape in which Osama bin Laden speaks to the American public. In the meantime, experts believe that although still a threat, the terrorist group is facing difficulties. Iraqi Shoe Thrower Denounces Torture As Al-Zaidi received a hero's welcome upon his delayed release from jail, he denounced torture and other abuses by the Iraqi government forces during his detention. The Saudi Drama that Keeps on Giving The arrest of Jawad and subsequent closing of closing of two LBC offices in Saudi Arabia has made the struggle between conservative Saudi values and liberal business investors a salient issue. Authorities Lock Horns over Al-Jazeera’s Access to Local Jails Harris County, TX GOP leader criticizes Sheriff for allowing Al-Jazeera to investigate Texas facility, focusing on the criminalization of the mentally ill. The Democracy Video Challenge Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale traveled to the United Nations to participate in the launch of the Second Annual Democracy Video Challenge and to highlight the UN's International Day of Democracy.

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
The UAE is the 'most connected' Arab country, followed by Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, in a new study.

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The Layalina Review on Public Diplomacy and Arab Media

Vol. V No.19: 08/29-09/10, 2009

Vol. V No.18: 08/14-08/28, 2009

Vol. V No.17: 07/31-08/13, 2009

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Layalina Review Staff
Leon Shahabian, Senior Editor
Anne Hagood, Managing Editor
Mirna Oud, Contributor
Lyzz Schwegler, Contributor
Sasha Scott, Contributor
Lorraine Jablonsky, Contributor
Joseph Guay, Contributor
Goerge Chipev, 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. 20, September 11-September 24, 2009

Eight Years after 9/11: The "Us vs. Them" Approach
Eight years after the September 11 attacks, Americans believe that Muslims face more discrimination than other religious groups in the Unites States.

Public Diplomacy Becoming a One Man Show
Although President Obama’s overtures boosted relations between the US and the Arab world, some argue that little has been achieved to significantly improve America’s image abroad or to advance US strategic interests.

Quarrels Continue Between DoS and DoD
The current crisis facing public diplomacy between the Department of State and the Department of Defense is generating debates as to the increasing role the latter should play.

The Legacy of 9/11 from the Arab Lens
Eight years after 9/11, commentators are exploring America's response to the terrorist attacks and the lasting psychological impact of the attacks.

Arab Media Changing Arab Culture
The proliferation of satellite television throughout the Arab world over the past ten years has created a general sense of confusion while profoundly altering Arab culture and values.

Delegitimizing Extremists
Experts in public diplomacy are emphasizing the importance of a more aggressive approach by undermining the message of extremists rather than trying to boost US popularity.

Is Al-Qaeda Caving In?
Al-Qaeda recently released a new tape in which Osama bin Laden speaks to the American public. In the meantime, experts believe that although still a threat, the terrorist group is facing difficulties.

Iraqi Shoe Thrower Denounces Torture
As Al-Zaidi received a hero's welcome upon his delayed release from jail, he denounced torture and other abuses by the Iraqi government forces during his detention.

The Saudi Drama that Keeps on Giving
The arrest of Jawad and subsequent closing of closing of two LBC offices in Saudi Arabia has made the struggle between conservative Saudi values and liberal business investors a salient issue.

Authorities Lock Horns over Al-Jazeera’s Access to Local Jails
Harris County, TX GOP leader criticizes Sheriff for allowing Al-Jazeera to investigate Texas facility, focusing on the criminalization of the mentally ill.

The Democracy Video Challenge
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale traveled to the United Nations to participate in the launch of the Second Annual Democracy Video Challenge and to highlight the UN's International Day of Democracy.