The most detailed, sophisticated and theoretically grounded analysis of wartime media coverage written to date. Describes and explains how British news media variously supported, and dissented from, coalition propaganda campaigns during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. -- .
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The book explores the intricate dynamics between the state and media, specifically analyzing how news reporting impacts humanitarian interventions in various conflicts, including Iraq, Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Rwanda. Piers Robinson presents a compelling argument against the conventional belief that media merely serves governmental interests, suggesting instead that favorable media coverage during critical moments can significantly shape the actions of Western governments in response to foreign crises.