[A Struggle for Freedom; Censorship of the Press in Post-Saddam Iraq]

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Table of Contents

THESIS STATEMENT5

INTRODUCTION5

DISCUSSION6

Media and War7

What is Media?7

What is War?7

War Correspondent:7

Impact of Media in War8

Manipulation of Media8

Media: A Bridge between Public and War9

Control on newspapers throughout War9

Effect of up to date Technology on Media10

Media in Modern wars10

Media in Falkland and Gulf War11

Media in reduced power War12

Media in Future War12

Media, Democracy and Future War12

Possible Impact of Media on Society in Future War13

Media as the Force Multiplier14

Media Imperialism14

CONCLUSION15

WORKS CITED18

Thesis Statement

The history of war correspondence is not that old. So far known; it was first introduced in Peninsular Campaign of Wellington and thereafter in Crimean as well as in Boer Wars. During First World War, reporters were firmly under control of military and were not allowed to go to front until mid 1915. Afirm censorship furthermore applied on their reports. In Second World War also, situation for media was not that favorable initially. Later on, control on media was relaxed. After Second World War, demand for more freedom in reporting by war correspondent has drawn attention of various corners.

Introduction

In this world, everything undergoes the constant process of evolution. So as the result, new ideas and technologies develop. They are analyzed as to their effectiveness and basing on that they are being incorporated. Media is such the place where these evolutions take place dramatically. In fact present age can be termed as data age. Harvard sociologist Daniel chime termed it as ' mail Industrial humanity'. It denotes that communication and information technology is main theme of this age. According to him professionals and technicians started replacing business entrepreneurs as prominent social class under this age. A few years ago, another prominent scholar Zbigniew Brzezinski has used word 'Technetronic' to describe this new age in which communication will play the greater intelligence role.

Discussion

The mutual understanding between the democratic political system, its defense establishments and its information system can ensure security of the state. There has been confrontation over conflict coverage between infantry and media. In democratic setup, media plays an important role in objectively educating and guiding public opinions in maintaining supreme national interests.

This paper will high light relations between media and war, discuss media in its past and present perspective and its possible role in future war with special emphasis on media management in Armed Forces along with few recommendations to strengthen media- military relations and to improve media's performance in covering any future war.

Media and War

What is Media?

Media is an industry, which is engaged in collection and dissemination of ...