"Afghanistan: Reflections on Press Freedom & Responsible Journalism": Self-orientalism by Afghan media and estranging an audience

Bette Dam

"Afghanistan: Reflections on Press Freedom & Responsible Journalism": Self-orientalism by Afghan media and estranging an audience

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Abstract

The mainstream Afghan media have embraced the American invention of War on Terror in their coverage of the war between 2001 and 2021. This created unnecessary conflict; it estranged the audiences in their country, and it also antagonised political groups. Western journalism should not be seen as the ultimate tool for independent reporting. Awareness of biases and flaws in Western journalism is essential.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Navigating Uncertainty
Subtitle of host publication	Perspectives on Post-Taliban Afghanistan and Geopolitical Footsteps
Editors	Sheharyar Khan, Misaal Ifran
Place of Publication	Islamabad
Publisher	Hanns Seidel Foundation (Munich) and National Dialogue Forum (Islamabad)
Chapter	6
Pages	87-101
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Print)	9786279459305
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2024

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Pakistan, Taliban, Media, Afghanistan

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Dam, Bette. / "Afghanistan: Reflections on Press Freedom & Responsible Journalism" : Self-orientalism by Afghan media and estranging an audience. Navigating Uncertainty : Perspectives on Post-Taliban Afghanistan and Geopolitical Footsteps. editor / Sheharyar Khan ; Misaal Ifran. Islamabad : Hanns Seidel Foundation (Munich) and National Dialogue Forum (Islamabad), 2024. pp. 87-101

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