Islamic Media Unit
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]s]] (CIC) 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. [2]
Members
Former Head: Gerard Russell
Current Head: [[Dean McLoughlin ]]
