Allen, Tim and Stremlau, Nicole (2005) Media policy, peace and state reconstruction. Crisis States Research Centre discussion papers (8). Crisis States Research Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK.
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Abstract
This paper begins by identifying and discussing the current prevailing liberal policy towards the media's role in 'peace-making' and 'peace-building'. It then proceeds to assess whether this has been an effective or ineffective approach, and concludes by suggesting ways in which the debate can be reframed or expanded. In brief, it is argued that laissez-faire policies towards media development in societies that are in the process of resolving violent conflicts are unlikely to be the best option. While recognising that proposing censorship is problematic and controversial, the paper argues that there have to be restrictions on material that is divisive and inflammatory - although this inevitably raises questions of who should decide what is unacceptable and on what basis.
| Item Type: | Monograph (Discussion Paper) |
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| Official URL: | http://www.crisisstates.com/Publications/publicati... |
| Additional Information: | © 2005 Tim Allen & Nicole Stremlau |
| Divisions: | International Development |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) J Political Science > JZ International relations |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jun 2010 16:03 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Sep 2023 23:01 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/28347 |
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