Tarek Cherkaoui

Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui is the author of "The News Media at War: The Clash of Western and Arab Networks in the Middle East". Cherkaoui is an expert in the field of strategic communications.

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French far-right's election upset and Macron's crown of thorns

The President's bold move to ally with the leftists might have saved the day for him, but the real test begins when he shares power with an ideologically different group.

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French far-right's election upset and Macron's crown of thorns

The brutal war on Gaza and Israel's barbarisation of warfare

Netanyahu and his cabinet resorted to the "war on terror" rhetoric to justify a turn to any means necessary, including the resort to barbarity in warfare.

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The brutal war on Gaza and Israel's barbarisation of warfare

Shusha: The rebirth and transformation of Azerbaijan’s cultural capital

President Ilham Aliyev’s prioritisation of the rebuilding effort is not just about constructing buildings. It is a major healing exercise and psychological boost for his people.

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Shusha: The rebirth and transformation of Azerbaijan’s cultural capital

Defeat of 2016 coup plot preserved Türkiye’s sovereignty, social cohesion

The ‘Democracy and National Unity Day’ symbolises the bravery of the heroes who foiled the coup and showed the world that true commitment to democracy is not merely expressed with words but through sacrifice.

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Defeat of 2016 coup plot preserved Türkiye’s sovereignty, social cohesion

The real battle for perceptions continues in Ukraine-Russia conflict

In modern warfare, many nations strive to reach a high degree of "information dominance," which guarantees them superiority and affects the enemy's morale and decision-making

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The real battle for perceptions continues in Ukraine-Russia conflict

Greek provocations against Türkiye are anathema to peace and stability

Ankara’s leadership has shown prudence and deft diplomacy in sidestepping Athens’ provocations. It’s now time for the Mitsotakis government to adopt a pacifist agenda.

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Greek provocations against Türkiye are anathema to peace and stability

Is Russia losing the information war in Ukraine?

Russia’s information war did not proceed according to plan, much like its military decapitation strategy.

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Is Russia losing the information war in Ukraine?

Eric Zemmour: A nexus between French populism and political Christianity

The firebrand far-right candidate was provided his platform by a multi-billionaire media mogul – but it had some strings attached.

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Eric Zemmour: A nexus between French populism and political Christianity

Voiceless no more: The Russell Tribunal on Kashmir

A recent tribunal on genocide and war crimes in Kashmir is a model on wresting narratives from the paralysed international community.

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Voiceless no more: The Russell Tribunal on Kashmir

Emirati media rejoices as Tunisia's democracy comes under threat

The real target for the UAE and its media is Tunisia's democratic path, and the liberties Tunisian citizens have gained in the past few years.

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Emirati media rejoices as Tunisia's democracy comes under threat