Media policy in times of conflict
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Defenition/Description
The influence of policies of government and other conflict parties on the media
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Methods/Methodologies/Tools to use
Gives short introduction (one/two sentences) into different methodologies/methods/tools (used for, limitations etc.) – and links to a more comprehensive description
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Recommendations of which methods proved to be efficient, too time-consuming, experiences from different cultural settings etc.
Examples
Brogan, K. J., Defense Policy: An approach for exploring the military - media tension [Doctoral Dissertation], University Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2006), Blacksburg
This dissertation addresses how the different war coverage policies and programs were formed to manage media involvement during war. It is a descriptive account, identifying characteristics from past wars that caused the military and the media to revamp the war coverage procedures in the hope of addressing the tension inherent in their relationship. The study focuses on the organizational dimension of the war coverage program within the particular environment that influences the tension.
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-01172006-145451/unrestricted/Brogan.pdf
Candappa, S., Siriwardhana, C., Onta, P., & Manchanda, R., War of Words: Conflict and freedom of Expression in South Asia [Electronic Version], Article19 (2005)
This study considers the conflicts in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, primarily looking at restrictions, highlighting similarities and differences and drawing some general conclusions about the ways in which authorities and combatants restrict freedom of expression. It also sets out international standards pertaining to freedom of expression and information relevant to conflict situations.
http://www.article19.org/pdfs/publications/asia-war-of-words.pdf
Honduras: Early Warning Signs of Impending Crisis | Statement [Electronic Version], Article19 (2009)
The overall conditions for journalistic work and media reporting are deteriorating, while the number of social and political confrontations is increasing. In the short term, the main risks in the country include increasing social and political polarisation, confrontation and violence; militarisation of Honduran society, particularly in the countryside, with the increasing presence of para-military groups; and criminal gangs (the “narcos”) taking advantage of the current vacuum to act with impunity.
http://www.article19.org/pdfs/press/honduras-early-warning-signs-of-impending-crisis-statement.pdf
Lamloum, O., Restructuring radio broadcasting in Arab countries, Institut Panos (2006)
The present report by Institut Panos Paris (IPP) is an attempt to draw up a profile of the situation today, focusing on five countries in the Middle East -Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Jordan. Rather than try to be exhaustive, our research aims to highlight the main issues and overall trends of this restructuring process and its consequences. As far as is feasible, this report hopes to show what the new Arab radio landscape looks like.
http://www.panosparis.org/fichierProdGB/fichierProd1486.pdf
Mirimanova, N., Covering Coflict: Reporting on Conflicts in the North Caucasus in the Russian Media [Electronic Version], Article19 (2008)
This report examines the coverage of instability, violence, conflict and conflict resolution in the Russian Federation (Russia). It is based on both media monitoring and research through first and secondary sources, including interviews with stakeholders in Russia. It also details Russian media policy and practice in this area, including direct and indirect pressure on the media, covering the North Caucasus media as well as restrictions on reporting in Russia generally of conflict in the North Caucasus.
http://www.article19.org/pdfs/publications/russia-conflict-report.pdf
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