RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Michael Doran, November 18, 2011, The Brookings Institution
At a recent event, Michael Doran discussed the role new media has played in the Arab awakening, examining the impact the ability of opposition groups to quickly get information to followers has had on the uprisings, as well as the limitations of the available tools.
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Christopher J. Deering and Lee Sigelman, November 2011, The Brookings Institution
What determines the amount of press coverage that cabinet officers receive? Does cabinet position matter, and do cataclysmic events shine a brighter light on some positions? Christopher Deering and Lee Sigleman examine these questions by analyzing New York Times coverage of 357 cabinet officers from 1897 to 2006. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Michael E. O'Hanlon, September 15, 2011, POLITICO
Michael O'Hanlon writes that much of the media coverage of an insurgent attack in Kabul on September 13 inaccurately portrayed the broader security picture. One key point often left out, O'Hanlon argues, is that Afghan forces fought back and ended victorious, as in other recent battles. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
E.J. Dionne, Jr. and William A. Galston, September 09, 2011, The Brookings Institution
E.J. Dionne, Jr. and William Galston examine how Americans continue to wrestle with issues of national security, tolerance, religious freedom, and religious and ethnic pluralism in the post-9/11 era, and argue that generational differences in attitudes indicate that America will move again toward inclusion. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Ambassador Marc Ginsberg and Anne Hagood, August 2011, The Brookings Institution
This paper analyzes the media landscape through a practical lens and asks how partnerships can be developed to leverage public-private initiatives to promote a more open environment that can correct stereotypes and lead to better understanding. Participants came up with platforms to challenge preconceived notions and put forward a series of recommendations that address issues related to methodology, market calibration, and media training initiatives. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Michael Fullilove, August 05, 2011, The Atlantic
Michael Fullilove compares the British tabloid News of the World and Wikileaks, arguing that while the two institutions have many differences, both adhere to the same dangerous rationale: No one is entitled to confidential information. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
J.H. Snider, July 2011, The Brookings Institution
Early advocates for public, educational, and governmental access media (PEG) envisioned that it would empower local civic groups through improved meeting coverage. However, the current reality has come up far short of that original promise, writes J.H. Snider. Snider lays out twelve recommendations on how public media should be redesigned using new information technology. Read More
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Washington, DC
How are Americans currently getting information on education issues? On March 29, Senior Fellows Darrell West, Grover "Russ" Whitehurst, and E.J. Dionne presented findings from their national public opinion survey in a new paper "Americans Want More Coverage of Teacher Performance and Student Achievement," which examines how Americans consume and view education media coverage. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Darrell M. West, Grover J. "Russ" Whitehurst and E.J. Dionne, Jr., March 29, 2011, The Brookings Institution
Darrell West, Russ Whitehurst, and E.J. Dionne, Jr. present the results of a national public opinion survey on education news, finding that Americans want more media coverage of their local schools. In particular, West, Whitehurst and Dionne report that Americans want more information about teacher performance, student academic achievement, and school-related crime and violence, as well as about curricula, finances and reform efforts. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Ron Nessen, March 10, 2011, The Brookings Institution
Ron Nessen reflects on the passing of Washington Post journalist David Broder who, says Nessen, always stuck throughout his distinguished career to the five W's in his stories: who, what, when, where and why. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Peter W. Singer, February 25, 2011, The Brookings Institution
Peter Singer discusses his recent survey of the next generation of young American leaders. His findings reveal that when it comes to the news, contrary to what is popularly believed, Katie Couric and Jon Stewart have nothing on the online editors and producers of CNN.com and Fox News for this "Millennial Generation." Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Peter W. Singer, February 2011, Armed Forces Journal
Peter Singer comments on the role of Washington's think tank analysts, especially in the defense realm, in carrying out serious and valuable work that is not influenced by financial relationships. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Stephen Hess, January 10, 2011, History News Network
Stephen Hess examines the history of American political cartoons and discusses his experiences in writing his book, American Political Cartoons, 1754-2010: The Evolution of a National Identity. Read More
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al-Husein N. Madhany, December 2010, The Brookings Institution
Al-Husein Madhany identifies new media tools and connection technologies that can foster or enhance civic engagement through case studies that span the globe, with a focus on the Middle East. The paper was prepared for, and its recommendations reflect the proceedings of, the New Media working group at the 2010 U.S.-Islamic World Forum.
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Kongdan Oh, December 27, 2010, The Korea Times
Katy Oh cautions that extensive international news coverage of every North Korean provocation often reinforces the country's actions. Oh writes that South Korea’s free elections, growing economy and vibrant society are the important news as well, and North Korean military threats should not distract from that. Read More