‘Journalism’ in service of the revolution: A quick guide to Middle Eastern media - Explainer

The role of the media in democracies is to defend the people from the authorities. In non-democracies – to defend authorities from the people.

The entrance to the Al Jazeera studios is seen through a cactus garden in Doha November 30, 2005.

The entrance to the Al Jazeera studios is seen through a cactus garden in Doha November 30, 2005.

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AUGUST 29, 2024 18:29

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