Prominent scholars of Peace Journalism (PJ), Jake Lynch and Annabel McGoldrick, define the concept as "When editors and reporters make choices—about what to report, and how to report it—that create opportunities for society at large to consider and value non-violent responses to conflict." However, it has been challenged by media scholars, who argue that it is entirely “unfeasible” within the current media structure, “simplistic,” and subjective. Others label it as journalism of “attachment” and “advocacy.”
This edited volume challenges these critiques by providing empirical evidence that Peace Journalism is not only feasible but is already being practiced—particularly in digital media spaces. This well researched study presents nine quantitative studies exploring the extent of applying Peace Journalism (PJ) orientations in global, regional, and social media coverage of conflicts in the Middle East, the chapters also argue that such digital platforms can serve as tools for bridging the gap between conflicting parties, thereby promoting dialogue and peacebuilding.
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This well researched study presents nine quantitative studies exploring the extent of applying Peace Journalism (PJ) orientations in global, regional, and social media coverage of conflicts in the Middle East.
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1. Peace Journalism on Social Media: Potential or Pitfall?;
Zainab Abdul-Nabi
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2. How Social Media Influencers Framed Riyadh Season 2024 on X and
How Users Responded; Omar Aljulyami, Khalid Alghamdi, Zainab Abdul-Nabi, and
Mohamed Alawainati
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3. Saudi Experts Framing of the Semiconductor Crisis on X and
YouTube; Mohammad Alatiqi, Naif Almutairi, and Zainab Abdul-Nabi
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4. Peace Journalism Frames in BBC Arabic and English Coverage of the
War on Gaza (2023-2024); Haya Al-Kaabi and Zainab Abdul-Nabi
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5. Framing of EthiopiaEgypt Dam Conflict: A Comparative Analysis of
Al-Jazeera and Al-Arabiya; Hakem Awad Sebh Aqalh and Zainab Abdul-Nabi
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6. The Image of the Lebanese Civil War in Arab Cinema: A Comparative
Study of the Films West Beirut and Al Qannas; Sereen Abduljalil Alansari and
Eman Mohamed Janahi
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7. The Role of the Etidal Center in Conflict Resolution and
Peacebuilding; Suhaib Mohamed Bashir and Zainab Abdul-Nabi
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8. Thamaniyas Framing of Transformation in Saudi Arabia Through the
Lens of Peace Journalism; Malak Mohammed Malibari and Zainab Abdul-Nabi
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9. Media Framing of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful
Coexistence in Bahrain's Al-Bilad Newspaper; Sabah Matar Alwan Jasim and
Zainab Abdul-Nabi
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10. The Framing of Bahraini Heritage by Instagram Influencers: A
Peace Journalism Analysis; Intesar Mohamed Alhamar and Zainab Abdul-Nabi
Zainab Abdul-Nabi is an Associate Professor in the School of Creative Media at Bahrain Polytechnic. She previously served as Chair of the Department of Mass Communication and Public Relations at Ahlia University, in Bahrain, and taught journalism courses at the University of Sydney (USYD) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia. Her research has been published by high-ranking publishers such as Palgrave Macmillan, Springer, and leading journals including the International Journal of Communication, New Media & Society, and Global Media and Communication.
