May 2006

In This Issue

• New Arab Media
• How Well Does the US Media Cover the Middle East?
• Iran: Questions Answered
• A Lack of Sincerity on Both Sides
• Egypt on the Edge

Features

New Arab Media. In the center of the Jordanian capital of Amman, construction crews have been putting the finishing touches on one of the region's newest broadcast facilities. Reporter Simon Marks takes a look at this new corner of the Arab media world.

http://vps.stanleyfoundation.org/articles/2006memr_ground.php

How Well Does the US Media Cover the Middle East? Two experienced journalists—one from the United States, one based in Lebanon—addressed that question recently on a public radio program called Global Journalist, hosted by the University of Missouri journalism professor Stuart Loory. Read excerpts of the interview, which will appear in the next issue of Courier, available next month.

http://vps.stanleyfoundation.org/articles/2006courier51_globaljournalist.php

Iran: Questions Answered. Given the current tensions among the international community regarding Iran, in this issue of think. Stanley Foundation program officer Matt Martin answers some questions about Iran’s nuclear program: How long would it take Iran to build a nuclear weapon? How will the rest of the world handle that prospect? And does the creation of nuclear energy present a danger to nonproliferation efforts?

http://vps.stanleyfoundation.org/articles/2006think05_questions.php

In the News

A Lack of Sincerity on Both Sides. When it comes to Iran and its nuclear program, neither Iranian nor US officials are telling the full story. Getting the complete picture of what is happening can be a challenge, but Stanley Foundation Director of Policy Analysis and Dialogue Michael Kraig has compiled a wealth of Web-based resources that provide some critical pieces of the puzzle.

http://vps.stanleyfoundation.org/articles/2006think05_sincerity.php

Egypt on the Edge. Egyptian security forces are using excessive force as demonstrations continue in Cairo by opposition groups demanding more judicial independence. The latest round of violence comes at a time when various parties from across the political spectrum are demanding reform and change. The violence on May 11 coincided with the visit of 12 US senior editors from major TV, radio, and print news organizations who were visiting Egypt as a part of a fact-finding trip organized by the International Reporting Project and cosponsored by the Stanley Foundation.

Now Available

"24/7: The Rise and Influence of Arab Media," a new one-hour radio documentary from the Stanley Foundation, is now available. Check your local public radio listings to find out when it will broadcast in your area.

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24/7: The Modern Arab World photography exhibit and panel discussion

May 18, 2006
Arab American
National Museum
Dearborn, MI

The exhibit will remain on view through Sunday, June 18, 2006.

View a brief slide show of just a few of the striking images that will be on display.

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