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War Reporting
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Media Landscapes, Media Systems, Media Situation in General
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Media Law & Regulation
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Military: Communication Strategies & Practices
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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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News Consumption & Information Sources of Media Users
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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
4
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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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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Self-Regulation of Media
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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
2
Racism in Communication & Media
2
Media Markets
2
Objectivity & Veracity of Reporting
2
Gender and Media, Gender and Communication
2
Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence: Media Representation & Reporting
2
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
2
Corruption Reporting & Role of Media in Curbing Corruption
2
USA: Media Assistance
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
2
Media & Information Literacy
2
Digital Media Use: Migrants & Diasporas
2
Refugees / Displaced People
2
Conflict & War Photography
2
Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
2
Public Spheres
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Newspapers
2
Public Service Broadcasting
2
Manipulation
2
Islam
2
Muslim Television Broadcasting
2
Judaism and Communication
2
Religious Television Programmes
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Yazidism, Yazidis, Yezidis
2
Civil Society
2
Television Programmes & Genres
2
Illustrations, Pictures, Images
2
Access to Media & Information
1
Access to Media & Information: Disadvantaged Groups and Minorities
1
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
1
Audience Research
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Audience Research Methods
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Information Needs in Disasters & Humanitarian Crises
1
Media & ICT Use in Authoritarian Regimes / Dictatorships
1
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
1
Digital Media Censorship, Control & Filtering, Internet & Social Media Censorship
1
Intellectual Property
1
Media Assistance: Freedom of Expression & Safety of Journalists
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Indirect Censorship, Soft Censorship
1
Crisis Communication
1
Citizen Journalism, Community Journalism
1
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
1
International Conflicts
1
Religion and Justice / Peace / Reconciliation
1
Conflict-Sensitive Digital Technology Use & Social Media in Prevention & Transformation
1
Conflict-Sensitive Radio Journalism, Radio in Conflict Prevention & Transformation
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Crime & Violence Reporting
1
Dealing With the Past
1
Enemy Images
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Extremist Recruitment through Media
1
Military: Online & Social Media Communication Strategies
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Trauma: Media Representation & Reporting
1
Architecture
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Theatre
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Religious Art
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Collective Memory & Media, Media Representation of History
1
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
1
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
1
USAID - Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI)
1
Perceptions & Attitudes Towards Development Issues and Development Assistance
1
Influence of Media on Development Aid
1
Social Change & Media / Communication
1
Cybercrimes
1
Digital Entrepreneurs, Tech Entrepreneurs
1
Religious Digital & Social Media Practices
1
Digital Media Landscapes
1
Digital & Information Literacy
1
E-Governance, E-Democracy
1
Governance & Accountability: Role of Digital Communication
1
Internet / ICTs and Social Change
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Media Assistance: Digital Journalism & Social Media
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Digital Political Communication
1
Digital Media Markets
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Open Access Publishing
1
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
1
Gender and ICTs / Internet
1
Female ICT Sector Personnel / Professionals
1
Mobile Phone Markets
1
ICT Regulation
1
Information Society
1
Disadvantaged Groups & Communication, Minorities & Media
1
Albinism
1
Ethnic Media, Minority Media
1
Ethnic / Minority Radio Programmes
1
LGBT & Communication / Media
1
Romani People
1
Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
1
Collective Memory: Disasters
1
Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Information Management
1
Early Warning: Disasters
1
Famines: Media Representation & Reporting
1
Humanitarian Law
1
Infectious Diseases' Outbreak Communication
1
International Humanitarian Crisis Reporting, Foreign Disaster Reporting
1
Election Campaigns: Disinformation & Misinformation
1
Foreign Disinformation, Foreign Information Manipulation Operations, Foreign Propaganda
1
Archives
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Audio Archives, Visual Archives, Media Archives
1
Digital Economies & Markets
1
Media Ownership
1
Religion and Economics
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Education and Communication / Media
1
Educational Broadcasting
1
Journalism / Communication Training Centers
1
Vocational Training
1
Entertainment and Media / Communication
1
Humour, Parody, Satire
1
Political Parody and Satire
1
Soap Operas & Telenovelas
1
Climate, Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation
1
Climate Change Communication, Climate Journalism
1
Accountability & Transparency of the Media
1
Journalism Ethics
1
Codes of Journalistic Ethics
1
Fact-Checking & Verification of Sources
1
Bias in News Media
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Press Councils
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Female Opinion Leaders, Politicians, Decision Makers
1
Gender-Based Online Harassment & Sexual Threats
1
Gender Issues: Media Coverage
1
Gender Relations
1
Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
1
Women (General)
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Women's Magazines, Women's Press
1
Decolonial & Non-Western Approaches
1
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
1
Religious Journalism, Religion News
1
Local Communication & Media
1
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
1
Human Rights
1
Sharia, Fatwas
1
Failures, Mistakes, Shortcomings: Experiences & Learnings
1
Iraqi Media Network (IMN)
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Diasporas
1
Migrants & Refugees: Tailor-Made Media Products & Information Services
1
Migration & Refugees Reporting & (Social) Media Representation
1
Popular Music
1
People with Disabilities & Communication / Media
1
Documentary Photography
1
Politics
1
Accountability & Transparency
1
Imperialism
1
Political Extremism
1
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
1
Public Opinion
1
Watchdog Role of the Media
1
Press
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Magazines
1
Haaretz (Newspaper, Israel)
1
Local Ownership, Local Stakeholder Participation
1
Religion and Communication
1
Buddhism
1
Fundamentalisms (Religious)
1
Taliban
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Jihad
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Muslim Media
1
Religion and Society
1
Religious Authorities, Religious Leaders
1
Religious Discrimination, Persecution of / Violence Against Religious Groups
1
Religious History
1
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
1
Corruption & Combating Corruption
1
Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Minorities
1
Copts
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Imazighen (Ethnic Group, Morocco)
1
Kurds (Ethnic Group)
1
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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Language
Document type
Countries / Regions
Authors & Publishers
Media focus
Publication Years
Methods applied
Journals
Output Type
"After the fall of Baghdad on April 9, 2003, Iraq's news media environment transformed almost overnight from the tightly controlled propaganda arm of Saddam Hussein's rule into one of the most diverse and unrestricted news environments in the Middle East. Built in an atmosphere of chaos and conflict
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Arab New Media for Peace and Dialogue: Best Practice Guide and Pedagogical Toolkit
Barceloa: Centre UNESCO de Catalunya (2010), 162 pp.
"The Best Practice Guide gives a general overview of new media in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, the Palestinian Territories and Syria. It analyses new media experiences acquired in conflict and post conflict areas, presenting best practice examples and recommendations developed by the workshop participants
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Forces of Gatekeeping and Journalists' Perceptions of Physical Danger in Post-Saddam Hussein's Iraq
Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, volume 87, issue 3-4 (2010), pp. 484-500
"Iraqi journalists operate in one of the deadliest newsgathering environments in the world. This study, based on a survey of 404 Iraqi journalists, examines the variables influencing journalists' perceptions of physical danger in covering news after the fall of Saddam Hussein. Gatekeeping theory pro
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The Iraq War: A Heavy Death Toll for the Media 2003-2010
Paris: Reporters Without Borders (2010), 13 pp.
'The Pathology of Media Intervention in Iraq 2003-2008: The US Attempt to Restructure Iraqi Media Law and Content
International Journal of Contemporary Iraqi Studies, volume 3, issue 1 (2009), pp. 27-52
"This study analyzes US attempts to remake the Iraqi mediascape, its law and content between 2003 and 2008. It concludes that post-invasion media development was so poorly structured and implemented that it was doomed from the start. This is true despite and because of the millions of dollars spent
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Blind Spot: When Journalists Don't Get Religion
Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press (2009), xv, 220 pp.
"This book analyzes media coverage of major news stories in which religion is a major component and recounts how journalist often miss, or misunderstand, these stories because they do not take religion seriously, or misunderstand religion when they do take it seriously. Since religion is a major and
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Media Sustainability Index 2008: The Development of Sustainable Independent Media in the Middle East and North Africa
Washington, DC: IREX (2009), xix, 209 pp.
Citizen Journalism: Global Perspectives
New York: Peter Lang (2009), xii, 277 pp.
Journalisten im Irak
Aus Politik und Zeitgeschichte, issue 46 (2009), pp. 33-38
"Der Krieg im Irak gilt seit Mai 2003 offiziell als beendet. In keinem anderen Land weltweit ist es aber noch immer so gefährlich, als Journalist zu arbeiten. Der Artikel geht der Frage nach, wie Journalisten die Herausforderungen bewältigen, die Krieg, Krise und Gewalt mit sich bringen." (Zusamme
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How Hollywood Projects Foreign Policy
New York: Palgrave Macmillan (2009), xii, 226 pp.
"This book examines US foreign policy toward the so-called 'rogue states' and the products of the Hollywood film industry in relation to these states, which promises to make a significant contribution to our understanding of the 'soft power' that is popular culture." (Publisher description)
Media Sustainability Index 2006/2007: The Development of Sustainable Independent Media in the Middle East and North Africa
Washington, DC: IREX (2008), xix, 231 pp.
Towards a New Model: Media and Communication in Post-Conflict and Fragile States
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Washington, DC: World Bank, Communication for Governance and Accountability Program (CommGAP) (2008), 105 pp.
"There is very little undestanding of the role that communicartion processes play in the numerous starnds of post-conflict reconstruction, including peacebuilding, governance, and long-term development. This paper addressess this gap by distilling lessons learned from the media and communication str
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Democracy or Polyarchy? US-Funded Media Developments in Afghanistan and Iraq Post 9/11
Media, Culture & Society, volume 30, issue 1 (2008), pp. 109-130
"This paper has demonstrated that the benefits for the general Afghan and Iraqi public derived from the ‘promotion of independent media’ by institutions like the NED are questionable, especially for parties interested in encouraging more deliberative or participatory forms of democracy. Instead,
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Media Pressure on Foreign Policy: The Evolving Theoretical Framework
New York et al.: Palgrave Macmillan (2007), x, 244 pp.
"This study offers an explicit theory of media pressure - what it is, how it works, how it can be measured - based in part on the 'positioning theory' in discursive psychology. This offers the first independent and comparative history and analysis of media pressure vs. coverage, through the lens of
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Embedded Journalists: Kriegsberichterstattung im Wandel
Münster: Westfälisches Dampfboot (2007), 136 pp.
"Die deutsche Soziologin Kristina Isabel Schwarte zeichnet nach, wie US-Regierung und -Militär die Rahmenbedingungen für die Berichterstattung über den Vietnamkrieg und Interventionen im Irak seit 1991 beeinflussten. Schwarte beleuchtet die Informationspolitik und Propaganda-Strategien der Konfli
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Media on the Move: A Reader on Iraqi Media and Media Law
Amman: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) (2007), 47 pp., 47 pp.
Iraqi Insurgent Media: The War of Images and Ideas. How Sunni Insurgents in Iraq and Their Supporters Worldwide Are Using the Media
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Washington, DC: Radio Free Europe RadioLiberty (RFE (2007), 74 pp.
"Sunni insurgents in Iraq and their supporters worldwide are exploiting the Internet to pursue a massive and far-reaching media campaign. Insurgent media are forming perceptions of the war in Iraq among the best-educated and most influential segment of the Arab population. The Iraqi insurgent media
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Politische Kommunikation in internationalen Beziehungen
Berlin: Lit (2007), 233 pp.
