NEWS AND MEDIA SECURITY

This section of the web site features links to information and resources related to the media and global security. In addition, we have included links to a variety of online news sources and research tools that will allow access different perspectives on global issues. Click on the links below to jump directly to the different sections of this page.

• General Media and Security Sites
• Newspaper Meta Sites
• Online International News Sources
• Online Radio Resources
• Research Tools
  

Committee to Protect Journalists
http://www.cpj.org/

The Committee to Protect Journalists is a non-profit, non-partisan dedicated to the defense of global press freedom. This site offers information and resources related to global media issues and various campaigns coordinated by the CPJ. CPJ produces an annual report of attacks on journalists and free press worldwide that can be accessed from this site.

Institute for War and Peace Reporting
http://www.iwpr.net/

IWPR engages local reporters in crisis areas for training, research and reporting projects. Field offices build local networks, edit reports and host workshops and discussion sessions. IWPR is best known for its award-winning website and electronic publications in five languages. Its material is widely republished in local and international media. In the pre-internet era, IWPR published the highly regarded magazine WarReport.

Europemedia.net
http://www.europemedia.net/

Europemedia.net tracks European internet and news media developments across the continent. From the Atlantic to the Urals, from the Artic circle to the Caspian, europemedia provides the latest internet news and developments both on a pan-European level and country-by-country.

European Journalism Center
http://www.ejc.nl/

The European Journalism Center is designed to support journalists in Europe and beyond. This site offers a variety of resources related to journalism and the Internet. Intended primarly for use by practicing journalists, this site provides insight into the challenges and issues facing reporters.

EPN World Reporter
http://www.epnworld-reporter.com/

The EPN World Reporter site was designed to support journalists who are working as foreign correspondents. This site offers a good collection of resources for working journalists and media studies professionals who are interested in international reporting.

The News Media and Peace Processes (USIP)
http://www.usip.org/pubs/PeaceWorks/PDF/pwks37.pdf

This Adobe Acrobat publiciation, which is part of the United States Institute of Peace series PeaceWorks, provides a report on the role of the media in two specific peace processes-Northern Ireland and the Middle East.

Covering the Attack
http://www.poynter.org/Terrorism/default.htm

Features extensive resources related to press coverage of the 9/11 attacks including a section entitled Remembering September 11, 2001.

The Fear and the Facts
http://www.poynter.org/terrorism/ellen4.htm

This site, using the example of reporting on Anthrax attacks, explores the dilemma facing many journalists today. What role does the media play in either creating or undermining security.

September 11th Television Archive
http://tvnews3.televisionarchive.org/tvarchive/html/index.html

This site offers an archive of television news coverage of the September 11th terrorist attacks from countries around the world including the United States, England, Japan, Russia, China, and Mexico. Also provides detailed analysis of the worldwide coverage of the attacks.

Media Literacy Resources
http://www.geocities.com/dboals.geo/media.html#MEDIA%20LITERACY

This site is part of Dennis Boals' Social Studies Web Site for K-12 Teachers, which features an unbelievable number of online resources. Some links aren't updated, but the quantity of good sites makes it work a visit.

OnlineNewspapers.com
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com

Developed by Web Wombat, this metasite claims to index 10,000 online newspapers worldwide. It is organized by geographic area, nation, and state/province. A valuable resource.

The American Journalism Review hosts this portal site that offers links to online versions of newspapers from countries around the world. Click on "newspapers" in the upper left hand corner, and follow the links to the continent and country that interests you.

A unique and innovative collection of online newspapers and other resources related to the political world. Using the drop-down menus, you can access the news in any country you like simply by selecting a region and clicking on the country or state name. A free resource published bi-weekly by Fowler's Internet Library. Boasts a current annual readership of over a million.

One World Online
http://www.oneworld.org/themes/country/index.html

One World provides country-specific news information for all regions of the world. Information can be searched by country, today's headlines, theme, or by weekly news.

The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/

The BBC World Service
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/index.shtml

The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/

Online Newshour with Jim Lehrer
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/home.html

Foreign Policy
http://www.foreignpolicy.com

The Christian Science Monitor
http://www.csmonitor.com/

The International Herald Tribune
http://www.iht.com/

The Economist
http://www.economist.com

Le Monde
http://www.lemonde.fr

CNN Interactive
http://www.cnn.com/

ABC News
http://www.abcnews.com/

Reuters News Service
http://www.reuters.com/news/

The Wire: News From the Associated Press
http://wire.ap.org/

The Brookings Institution
http://www.brook.edu/

The United Nations Foundation
http://www.unfoundation.org

Common Ground Radio
http://www.commongroundradio.org

Common Ground is a weekly radio series produced by the Stanley Foundation. Since 1980 Common Ground has been covering world affairs and the people who shape events. Programs feature analysis and discussion of a variety of issues of international importance including regions and countries in conflict, the United Nations, etc. Visit the Common Ground web site for a list of National Public Radio stations that broadcast Common Ground or listen to weekly broadcasts online. Free program transcripts are available online.


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NPR, renowned for journalistic excellence and standard-setting news, information, and cultural programming, serves 16 million listeners weekly via more than 640 NPR member stations. NPR has traditionally provided programming that covers international issues in a clear and balanced manner. NPR programs such as Common Ground, The World, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered provide excellent international coverage.

CIA World Factbook
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html

The World Factbook is prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency for use by US Government officials. Resources included in the World Factbook can be reproduced without the permission of the CIA. A great resource for country-specific information including maps, statistics, and profiles. Visit the CIA Publications and Handbooks web site for information about other resources available from the Central Intelligence Agency.

This online interactive organizational chart of the United Nations is a great place to begin UN-related research. It gives users an overview of the structure of the UN, and users can simply click on the unit in which they are interested. Print an Adobe Acrobat .pdf version for your students.

Sponsored by the United Nations CyberSchoolBus, InfoNation is an easy-to-use, two-step database that allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for Member States of the United Nations. You can compare statistics from seven different countries at the same time.

Atlapedia Online contains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.

The Library of Congress provides a number of resources including Thomas, a legislative information service that grants full text access to current bills under consideration in the Congress, as well as a guide to exhibitions, library services and research tools.