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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Media Assistance in Conflict Regions & Fragile Countries
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Conflict Areas: Media Systems, Media Landscapes, Role of Media
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Media Use, Media Consumption
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Conflict Reporting, Armed Conflict Reporting
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Extremist & Terrorist Digital / Social Media Presence
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Foreign Conflict Reporting, International War Reporting
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Safety of Journalists, Safety Risks of Media Workers
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Politics and Media
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Al-Jazeera
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Conflict-Sensitive & Peace Journalism
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Foreign Correspondents
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Foreign News, International News
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Influence of Media on Foreign & International Policies
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Journalists: Professional Identity & Values
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Democracy / Democratization and Media
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Arab Cinema, Middle Eastern Cinema
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Freedom of Expression
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Media / Communication Control
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Islamic State (Political-Religious Extremist Organization)
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Iraq-Kuwait Gulf War (1990-1991)
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Iraq War (2003)
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Extremist & Terrorist Communication Strategies and Media
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Reporting
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Journalism Education & Training
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Religious Freedom
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Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
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Authoritarian Regimes: Media Systems & Landscapes
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Censorship
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Press Freedom & Communication Rights Violations
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Killings of Journalists & Media Personnel
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Violence Against Journalists & Media Personnel
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Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy
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Conflicts and Media
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Hate Speech, Hate Speech in Social Media
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Information Warfare, Psychological Warfare
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War Propaganda, Propaganda in Conflicts
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Internet
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Social Media
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Religious Minorities & Media
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Self-Regulation of Media
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Associations & Networks of Journalists
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Religion: Media Representation
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Islam: Media Representation & Reporting
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Media & Communication Policies
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Influence of Media on Politics
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Propaganda
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Political Transition and Media
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Islam and Communication
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Islamist Communications & Media
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Digital Activism, Cyber Advocacy
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Audiences & Users
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Information Needs & Media Use: Refugees & Displaced People
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Catholic Church
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Christian Minorities
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Government Communication Strategies
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Terrorism
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Collective Identities & Media
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Development and Media
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Social Media in Political Communication
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Disinformation, Misinformation, Fake News
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Female Journalists & Media Workers
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Foreign Countries: Reporting & Media Representation
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Satellite Television
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Journalism
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Journalistic Quality
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Journalists Dealing with Risks & Threats, Resilience & Wellbeing of Media Workers
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Television News
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News Agencies
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Election Reporting
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Media Assistance
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Press Landscapes
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Media Management
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Fragile / Post-Conflict States
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Political Communication
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Radio
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Religion and Politics
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Mobile Phones, Smartphones
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Television
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Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
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Church History
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Comics, Cartoons, Caricatures
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Christian Television
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Persecution of / Violence Against Christians
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Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
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Religion and Conflicts, Religious Conflicts, Religious Violence
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Conflict Prevention, Mediation & Reconciliation: Role of Media
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Extremism & Terrorism Reporting
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Trauma, Coping with Trauma, Trauma Therapy
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Media Monitoring, Media Observatories
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Cultural Diversity
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Literature
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Narratives, Narrative Structures
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Media Assistance Projects & Programs: Case Studies
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Indigenous Digital & Social Media Communication
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Internet / Social Media Law & Regulation
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Digital Journalism, Online Journalism
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Twitter & Microblogs
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Ecological Footprint & Sustainability of Digitalization, E-Waste & Recycling
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Digitalisation, Online Communication & Democracy / Democratization
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Minorities & Disadavantaged Groups: Oppression
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Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups: Reporting & Media Representation
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Racism in Communication & Media
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Media Markets
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Accountability & Transparency of the Media
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Objectivity & Veracity of Reporting
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Press Councils
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Gender and Media, Gender and Communication
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence: Media Representation & Reporting
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History of War Reporting
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Indigenous Communication
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Developing Countries Reporting & Representation in Foreign / International Media
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Transnational Broadcasting, International Broadcasting
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United Nations (UN)
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Safety of Journalists: Law & Public Policies
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Corruption Reporting & Role of Media in Curbing Corruption
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USA: Media Assistance
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
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Media & Information Literacy
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Digital Media Use: Migrants & Diasporas
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Refugees / Displaced People
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Conflict & War Photography
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Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
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Public Spheres
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Newspapers
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Public Service Broadcasting
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Manipulation
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Islam
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Muslim Television Broadcasting
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Judaism and Communication
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Religious Television Programmes
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Yazidism, Yazidis, Yezidis
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Civil Society
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Television Programmes & Genres
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Illustrations, Pictures, Images
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Access to Media & Information
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Access to Media & Information: Disadvantaged Groups and Minorities
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Access to Media & Information: Indigenous Populations
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Access to Information Laws, Right to Information Regulation
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Advertising
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Advertising Law & Regulation
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Children & Advertising
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Groups
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Advocacy & Empowerment: Indigenous People
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Media Advocacy, Media Activism
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Audience Research
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Audience Research Methods
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Information Needs in Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
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Media & ICT Use in Authoritarian Regimes / Dictatorships
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Media Use: Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
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Media Use: Foreign / International Media
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Media Use: Youth
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Mobile Phone Use
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Mobile Phone Use: Migrants & Refugees
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Reading, Reading Habits, Reading Skills
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Religious Media Use, Religious Media Audiences
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Television Consumption, Televison Use, Television Audiences
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Authoritarian Regimes: Government Communication Strategies
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Book Markets & Industries
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Children's Books & Literature
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Election Campaigns
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Catholic Church: Media Representation & Reporting
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Francis (Pope)
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Religious Contents & Meanings in Cartoons & Comics
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Christian Churches & Denominations
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Coptic Orthodox Church
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Sects
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Female Film Actors, Directors & Producers
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Film Actors, Directors & Producers, Filmmakers
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Documentaries, Television Documentaries, Web Documentaries
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Hollywood
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Film Music
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Films
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Foreign / Developing Countries: Film Representation
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Media Assistance: Film Funding
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National Cinemas, National Film Production
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Television Programme & Format Trade
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Communication Rights
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Digital Media Censorship, Control & Filtering, Internet & Social Media Censorship
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Intellectual Property
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Media Assistance: Freedom of Expression & Safety of Journalists
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Indirect Censorship, Soft Censorship
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Crisis Communication
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Citizen Journalism, Community Journalism
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Community Radios
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Community Radio & Gender
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Graffiti, Wall Paintings, Street Art
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Media Assistance: Community Radios
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Oral Cultures & Traditions, Oral History, Oral Testimonies
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Holocaust
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International Conflicts
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Religion and Justice / Peace / Reconciliation
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Conflict-Sensitive Digital Technology Use & Social Media in Prevention & Transformation
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Conflict-Sensitive Radio Journalism, Radio in Conflict Prevention & Transformation
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Crime & Violence Reporting
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Dealing With the Past
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Enemy Images
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Extremist Recruitment through Media
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Military: Online & Social Media Communication Strategies
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Trauma: Media Representation & Reporting
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Architecture
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Theatre
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Religious Art
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Collective Memory & Media, Media Representation of History
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Cultural Heritage
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Religious Literature & Religious Motifs in Literature
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Popular Cultures
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Religion and Culture
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Church Development Cooperation
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Democracy Assistance
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United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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USAID - Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI)
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Perceptions & Attitudes Towards Development Issues and Development Assistance
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Influence of Media on Development Aid
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Social Change & Media / Communication
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Cybercrimes
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Digital Entrepreneurs, Tech Entrepreneurs
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Religious Digital & Social Media Practices
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Digital Media Landscapes
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Digital & Information Literacy
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E-Governance, E-Democracy
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Governance & Accountability: Role of Digital Communication
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Internet / ICTs and Social Change
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Media Assistance: Digital Journalism & Social Media
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Digital Political Communication
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Digital Media Markets
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Open Access Publishing
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Blogging, Blogs
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Democratization & Digital Media / Social Media
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Facebook
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Websites
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Digital Economies, Digital Societies
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Digitalization, Environment & Sustainable Development
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Digital Industrial Policies
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Economic Development: Role of ICTs & Media
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Gender and ICTs / Internet
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Female ICT Sector Personnel / Professionals
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Mobile Phone Markets
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ICT Regulation
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Information Society
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Disadvantaged Groups & Communication, Minorities & Media
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Albinism
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Ethnic Media, Minority Media
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Ethnic / Minority Radio Programmes
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LGBT & Communication / Media
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Romani People
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
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Collective Memory: Disasters
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Information Management
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Early Warning: Disasters
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Famines: Media Representation & Reporting
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Humanitarian Law
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Infectious Diseases' Outbreak Communication
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International Humanitarian Crisis Reporting, Foreign Disaster Reporting
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Election Campaigns: Disinformation & Misinformation
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Foreign Disinformation, Foreign Information Manipulation Operations, Foreign Propaganda
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Archives
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Audio Archives, Visual Archives, Media Archives
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Digital Economies & Markets
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Media Ownership
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Religion and Economics
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Education and Communication / Media
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Educational Broadcasting
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Journalism / Communication Training Centers
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Vocational Training
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Entertainment and Media / Communication
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Humour, Parody, Satire
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Political Parody and Satire
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Soap Operas & Telenovelas
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Climate, Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation
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Climate Change Communication, Climate Journalism
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Journalism Ethics
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Codes of Journalistic Ethics
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Fact-Checking & Verification of Sources
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Bias in News Media
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Female Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers
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Gender-Based Online Harassment & Sexual Threats
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Gender Issues: Media Coverage
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Gender Relations
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Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
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Women (General)
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Women's Magazines, Women's Press
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Decolonial & Non-Western Approaches
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Good Practice Examples
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Innovations
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Health: Media Representation (Factual & Fictional)
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History of Media: 19th Century
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History of Media: 20th Century
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International Communication
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China: Transnational Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
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Foreign Television Programmes
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Globalisation of Media
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International Media & Communication Policies
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Media Law & Regulation: International Standards & Practices
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Russia: Foreign Information Operations, International Broadcasting, Public Diplomacy
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Transnational Television, International Television
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USA: International Broadcasting & Public Diplomacy
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Foreign Policies
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Francophonie
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UNESCO & IPDC Media Assistance
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Journalism Education Curricula
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Journalists
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Stringers & Fixers (Journalism)
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Local Journalism
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Political Reporting
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Protests, Protest Movements, Protest Reporting & Media Representation
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Religious Journalism, Religion News
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Local Communication & Media
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Media Assistance: Country Strategies & Experiences
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Media Assistance: Law & Regulation, Media Policy Consultancies
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Media Assistance: Media & Information Literacy
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Journalism, Media & Communication
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Stereotypes in Media & Communication
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Media Democratization
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Transition Countries: Media Systems & Media Landscapes
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Human Rights
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Media Regulation Practices
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Ombudsmen
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Sharia, Fatwas
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Failures, Mistakes, Shortcomings: Experiences & Learnings
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Iraqi Media Network (IMN)
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Diasporas
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Migrants & Refugees: Tailor-Made Media Products & Information Services
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Migration & Refugees Reporting & (Social) Media Representation
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Popular Music
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People with Disabilities & Communication / Media
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Documentary Photography
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Politics
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Accountability & Transparency
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Imperialism
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Political Extremism
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Democratization
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Political Transition
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Agenda Setting
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Framing
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Governance & Accountability: Role of Media / Communication
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Political Parties: Communication Strategies
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Public Opinion
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Watchdog Role of the Media
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Press
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Magazines
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Haaretz (Newspaper, Israel)
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Local Ownership, Local Stakeholder Participation
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Religion and Communication
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Buddhism
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Fundamentalisms (Religious)
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Taliban
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Jihad
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Muslim Media
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Religion and Society
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Religious Authorities, Religious Leaders
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Religious Discrimination, Persecution of / Violence Against Religious Groups
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Religious History
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Religious Movements
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Religious Populism
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Religious Practice
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Focus Groups & Group Discussions (Qualitative Research Method)
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Society
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Corruption & Combating Corruption
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Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Minorities
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Copts
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Imazighen (Ethnic Group, Morocco)
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Kurds (Ethnic Group)
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Short Wave Radio (SW)
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Telecommunication Industries & Markets
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Commercial Television
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Reality Television Programmes & Daily Talks
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Television Programming, Programme Structures & Programme Policies
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Visual Cultures
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Youth and Media
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"Since the group calling itself “the Islamic State” (or “Islamic State of Iraq and AlSham”, ISIS) took control of Mosul in June 2014, this Iraqi city turned into a death trap for journalists, especially after the jihadist militant group seized all local media, getting hold of the full lists
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Media Use in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan
Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG); Gallup (2015), 40 slides
"Key Takeaways: Iraq is divided and in transition. You cannot have an actionable understanding of media habits without analyzing specific "target" audiences. All media platforms matter, depending on the audience." (Slide 33)
Kurdish Region of Northern Iraq: Humanitarian Information Needs of Syrian Refugees
International Media Support (IMS) (2015), 18 pp.
"The assessment concludes that there is not ‘one magic answer’ to the question of which media channel is the most effective – rather a variety of channels must be used to reach as many people as possible. While TV scores high among both refugees and host population as a preferred media channel
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Wer köpft, dem glaubt man: Der "Islamische Staat" und die Medien
In: Die schwarze Macht: der "Islamische Staat" und die Strategen des Terrors
Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb) (2015), pp. 230-248
"Die Medienstrategen des IS wissen, was das Publikum von ihnen erwartet. Ihr hämmernder Text, der Statements, Tweets, Videos, Bilder übertönt, wie hermetisch abgeriegelt ihr Reich ist. Sie bestimmen unser Bild vom "Islamischen Staat". Dafür etikettieren sie ihre Opfer um, leihen sich Tote und l
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"The key finding of this rapid assessment is that displaced people in northern Iraq live in an information vacuum which is hindering their ability to cope with the catastrophe in which they find themselves. This vacuum has two main origins: lack of access to reliable news and information from the lo
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Foreign Correspondents and International Newsgathering: The Role of Fixers
New York: Routledge (2014), 176 pp.
Mitigating Media Incitement to Violence in Iraq: A Locally Driven Approach
Washington, DC: United States Institute of Peace (USIP) (2013), 17 pp.
"The Iraqi media sector is polarized, with news content often representing political positions. In a postconflict environment such as Iraq, this polarized content can become inflammatory, potentially inciting violence and diminishing the chances for Iraq to move forward in its transition to a peacef
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The US Influence in Shaping Iraq’s Sectarian Media
International Communication Gazette, volume 75, issue 4 (2013), pp. 374-391
"After the Anglo-American invasion, the US neo-conservative administration established the Iraqi Governing Council in July 2003, which included 25 members selected for their ethnic and religious origins; it was the most obvious sign of the US political separatist strategy. As a result of the new pol
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The Media of Iraq Ten Years On: The Problems, the Progress, the Prospects
London: BBC Media Action (2013), 35 pp.
"This briefing argues that the Iraqi media landscape of 2013 may not be the free, plural and professional fourth estate that many in the West had envisaged in 2003 but that it has real strengths – as well as weaknesses – which reflect the reality and complexity of modern Iraq. The seismic shift
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Christen in großer Bedrängnis: Diskriminierung und Unterdrückung. Dokumentation 2013
München: Kirche in Not (2013), 184 pp.
Global Information Society Watch 2013: Women's Rights, Gender and ICTs
Association for Progressive Communications (APC); Hivos (2013), 240 pp.
"GISWatch 2013 shows that gains in women’s rights made online are not always certain or stable. While access to the internet for women has increased their participation in the social, economic and governance spheres, there is another side to these opportunities: online harassment, cyberstalking, a
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Fragile States: The Role of Media and Communication
London: BBC Media Action (2013), 27 pp.
"This briefing examines how current media trends are affecting state and societal fragility, both positively and negatively, and argues that the role of a free and plural media should be prioritised rather than marginalised in fragile states policy. The paper provides case studies on the role and im
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News Media in the Arab World: A Study of 10 Arab and Muslim Countries
New York; London: Bloomsbury (2013), viii, 199 pp.
"News Media in the Arab World: A Study of 10 Arab and Muslim Countries is based on ongoing research at the Department of Media and Communication, University of Leicester, and has investigated the rapidly changing nature of the news media in Arab countries. They have investigated the role of newspape
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Visual Culture in the Modern Middle East: Rhetoric of the Image
Bloomington: Indiana University Press (2013), xxvii, 343 pp.
"The essays explore the role and function of image making to highlight the ways in which the images "speak" and what visual languages mean for the construction of Islamic subjectivities, the distribution of power, and the formation of identity and belonging. Visual Culture in the Modern Middle East
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Global Information Society Watch 2012. The Internet and Corruption: Transparency and Accountability Online
Association for Progressive Communications (APC); Hivos (2012), 273 pp.
"GISWatch 2012 explores how the internet is being used to ensure transparency and accountability, the challenges that civil society activists face in fighting corruption, and when the internet fails as an enabler of a transparent and fair society. The eight thematic reports and 48 country reports pu
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Arab Media Outlook 2011-2015: Arab Media Exposure and Transition. Forecasts and Analysis of Traditional and Digital Media in the Arab World
Dubai: Dubai Press Club, 4th ed. (2012), 247 pp.
"The Arab Media Outlook is the most comprehensive publication on the Arab Media Industry and represents one of the key knowledge development initiatives of the Dubai Press Club. The report serves as a reference point of the media industry in the region highlighting media trends across 17 markets and
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Media Practice in Iraq
Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan (2012), xi, 221 pp.
"A historical survey of the Iraqi media from its beginning up to the present day, focusing on the post-2003 media scene and the political and societal divisions that occurred in Iraq after US-led occupation. Investigates the nature of the media outlets and offers an analysis of the way Iraqi satelli
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Is the Phone Mightier than the Sword? Cell Phones and Insurgent Violence in Iraq
International Organization, volume 69, issue 2 (2012), pp. 247-274
"Does improved communication as provided by modern cell phone technology affect the production of violence during insurgencies? Theoretical predictions are ambiguous, introducing cell phones can enhance insurgent communications but can also make it easier for the population to share information with
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