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The Islamic Media Unit was setup in October 2001 to address Islamic opinion throughout the world with a special emphasis on the Arab media. The key areas it covers is Foreign Policy in (Afghanistan, MEPP, | The Islamic Media Unit was setup in October 2001 to address Islamic opinion throughout the world with a special emphasis on the Arab media. The key areas it covers is Foreign Policy in (Afghanistan, MEPP, | ||
| − | India-Pakistan, Iraq)<ref> FCO Departmental Report 2003, Chapter 8, | + | India-Pakistan, Iraq)<ref> FCO Departmental Report 2003, Chapter 8, [http://www.fco.gov.uk/Files/KFile/08_InfluenceWorldwide.pdf Influence Worldwide] </ref> but, on the domestic front it also covers inter-faith relations and the role of the British Muslim community. The Islamic Media Unit was set-up in conjunction with the [[Coalition Information Center]](CIC) "the propaganda wing of [[Operation Enduring Freedom]], [was] known among journalists who tried to cover the war in Afghanistan as a veritable disinformation center." <ref> Roger Ricardo Luis, "A Pretty Face for the United States," Granma Internacional http://www.worldpress.org/Americas/758.cfm </ref>, August 22, 2002 in the aftermath of 11 September to alleviate any future similar crisis. The unit allegedly retains access to "experts" at handling the media. and a database of regional experts which can be brought in at short notice in the event of a similar crisis. In the recent "crisis" the 'Islamic Media Unit' has provided news press releases in fluent Arabic; the aim according to the FCO is to improve public perception of Britain and its allies across the Arab and Muslim world and also within Muslim communities at home. <ref> Changing Perceptions, Review of Public Diplomacy, March 2002 http://www.fco.gov.uk/Files/KFile/PDWiltonReview_March2002.pdf </ref> |
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Revision as of 13:12, 14 February 2008
The Islamic Media Unit was setup in October 2001 to address Islamic opinion throughout the world with a special emphasis on the Arab media. The key areas it covers is Foreign Policy in (Afghanistan, MEPP, India-Pakistan, Iraq)[1] but, on the domestic front it also covers inter-faith relations and the role of the British Muslim community. The Islamic Media Unit was set-up in conjunction with the Coalition Information Center(CIC) "the propaganda wing of Operation Enduring Freedom, [was] known among journalists who tried to cover the war in Afghanistan as a veritable disinformation center." [2], August 22, 2002 in the aftermath of 11 September to alleviate any future similar crisis. The unit allegedly retains access to "experts" at handling the media. and a database of regional experts which can be brought in at short notice in the event of a similar crisis. In the recent "crisis" the 'Islamic Media Unit' has provided news press releases in fluent Arabic; the aim according to the FCO is to improve public perception of Britain and its allies across the Arab and Muslim world and also within Muslim communities at home. [3]
Members
Former Head: Gerard Russell
Current Head: Dean McLoughlin
Notes
- ↑ FCO Departmental Report 2003, Chapter 8, Influence Worldwide
- ↑ Roger Ricardo Luis, "A Pretty Face for the United States," Granma Internacional http://www.worldpress.org/Americas/758.cfm
- ↑ Changing Perceptions, Review of Public Diplomacy, March 2002 http://www.fco.gov.uk/Files/KFile/PDWiltonReview_March2002.pdf
