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Media and International Conflict

Mediaocracy. What does it mean to say we live in a mediaocracy?. 5 Levels of Media. LocalNationalRegionalInternationalGlobal. Approaches to Conflict Journalism. Bystanders journalismJournalism of attachmentCase: BosniaWhich style do you prefer and why?What are the dangers of each approach?

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Media and International Conflict

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    1. Media and International Conflict Eytan Gilboa

    2. Mediaocracy What does it mean to say we live in a mediaocracy?

    3. 5 Levels of Media Local National Regional International Global

    4. Approaches to Conflict Journalism Bystanders journalism Journalism of attachment Case: Bosnia Which style do you prefer and why? What are the dangers of each approach?

    5. Approaches to Conflict Journalism Galtung (1998, 2002) Low road: chasing wars and the elites that run them (War Journalism) �terrorism� as emotional language High road: focus on conflict formation and the people who suffer from violence (Peace Journalism) Good critique but has limitations in practice.

    6. Four Stages of International Conflict Onset Goal = prevention Escalation Goal = management De-escalation Goal = resolution (negative peace) Termination Goal = reconciliation (positive peace)

    7. Prevention The media traditionally has paid little attention to conflict onset. Local media probably play the biggest role. Can be negative when media are manipulated. Rwanda and RTLM radio inciting violence against Tutsis

    8. Management Warfare and violence produce high ratings. Information management Government guides the media i.e., embedded journalists CNN Effect Media shapes public perceptions and thus political policy i.e., Bosnia, Constraining Effect High speed broadcasting Forces quicker decision making

    9. Resolution Media diplomacy Media-broker diplomacy

    10. Reconciliation Disagreement as to the role of media in the reconciliation process Local media may play the biggest role in shaping cultural assumptions about the former enemy. Media events: i.e., peace celebrations

    11. Functions and Dysfunctions Awareness Learning Initiation Mobilization Legitimacy Confidence building Dramatization Realistic expectations Positive balance Apprehension Preclusion Blocking Creating opposition Illegitimacy Confidence destruction Over dramatization High expectations Negative balance

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