The Influence of Media as a Non-state Actor in International Relations – Syrian and Ukrainian refugees’ crisis- case study

In any country, the role of media is vital as it is a medium to keep the people informed on the latest developments in the country and elsewhere. Due to this assumed role of the press, media outlets are expected to remain objective, honest, and free from biases. Furthermore, media outlets were more...

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Main Authors: Walaa Abdelrahman Fouda, Obaid A. Al Blooshi
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Language:Arabic
Published: Peninsula Publishing Press 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://peninsula-press.ae/Journals/index.php/MEDAAD/article/view/215
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description In any country, the role of media is vital as it is a medium to keep the people informed on the latest developments in the country and elsewhere. Due to this assumed role of the press, media outlets are expected to remain objective, honest, and free from biases. Furthermore, media outlets were more localized traditionally. However, this media aspect has changed extensively in recent decades, most notably with the rise of the internet. Today, many prominent media outlets are either inclined toward a fixed political ideology or are owned by large media conglomerates with their corporate interests to look out for. This report aims to identify the role of media as a non-state actor in international relations. This is an important study to conduct in an era when media outlets are no longer limited to just their domestic market but instead have a truly global reach. Using a case study analysis method of data collection with a qualitative methodology, this study analyzes two prominent recent international events, the Syrian refugee crisis, and the Ukrainian refugee crisis. From the case study analysis, this study has established that the media now has the power of public diplomacy to influence policies in international relations as well.
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spelling doaj-art-2d51aaf4c7c243da98d1a6a6a6f550b92025-08-23T09:18:03ZaraPeninsula Publishing PressMedaad3078-35502025-03-01202510.70470/MEDAAD/2025/003The Influence of Media as a Non-state Actor in International Relations – Syrian and Ukrainian refugees’ crisis- case studyWalaa Abdelrahman Fouda0Obaid A. Al Blooshi1Assistant professor and Department chair of College of Media and Mass Communication, American University in the Emirates, UAEAmerican University in the Emirates, UAE In any country, the role of media is vital as it is a medium to keep the people informed on the latest developments in the country and elsewhere. Due to this assumed role of the press, media outlets are expected to remain objective, honest, and free from biases. Furthermore, media outlets were more localized traditionally. However, this media aspect has changed extensively in recent decades, most notably with the rise of the internet. Today, many prominent media outlets are either inclined toward a fixed political ideology or are owned by large media conglomerates with their corporate interests to look out for. This report aims to identify the role of media as a non-state actor in international relations. This is an important study to conduct in an era when media outlets are no longer limited to just their domestic market but instead have a truly global reach. Using a case study analysis method of data collection with a qualitative methodology, this study analyzes two prominent recent international events, the Syrian refugee crisis, and the Ukrainian refugee crisis. From the case study analysis, this study has established that the media now has the power of public diplomacy to influence policies in international relations as well. https://peninsula-press.ae/Journals/index.php/MEDAAD/article/view/215New MediaInternational relationsSyrian RefugeesUkrainian RefugeesCrisis communications
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The Influence of Media as a Non-state Actor in International Relations – Syrian and Ukrainian refugees’ crisis- case study
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New Media
International relations
Syrian Refugees
Ukrainian Refugees
Crisis communications
title The Influence of Media as a Non-state Actor in International Relations – Syrian and Ukrainian refugees’ crisis- case study
title_full The Influence of Media as a Non-state Actor in International Relations – Syrian and Ukrainian refugees’ crisis- case study
title_fullStr The Influence of Media as a Non-state Actor in International Relations – Syrian and Ukrainian refugees’ crisis- case study
title_full_unstemmed The Influence of Media as a Non-state Actor in International Relations – Syrian and Ukrainian refugees’ crisis- case study
title_short The Influence of Media as a Non-state Actor in International Relations – Syrian and Ukrainian refugees’ crisis- case study
title_sort influence of media as a non state actor in international relations syrian and ukrainian refugees crisis case study
topic New Media
International relations
Syrian Refugees
Ukrainian Refugees
Crisis communications
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