The following essay is an analysis of how the Iraq War leaks published by Wikileaks was reported by the media in Russia and India in-terms of the relationship both these countries share with the United States and the United Kingdom. The essay also analyses if diplomatic relations had any impact on the content of reportage.
It begins by giving a brief explanation of what is Wikileaks, then it goes on to put forward snippets of the 2003 Iraq invasion and how the event was portrayed by the media in India and Russia. Thereafter, light has been thrown on the India-UK-US and Russia-UK-US relations, finally followed by an analysis of the news coverage. While looking at the diplomatic relations, the past terms and the present scenario of the bilateral relations has also been looked upon.
For the purpose of analysis only stories appearing in newspaper and news portals are being scrutinized. Both while looking at the coverage of 2003 Iraq invasion and Iraq war leaks, a total of three news stories appearing in three different newspapers/portals has been analyzed.
Also, columns and articles penned by political analysts has been looked upon to get a wider purview of the bilateral relations of the countries.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- WikiLeaks: A backgrounder
- US Invasion of Iraq in 2003
- News reporting of the 2003 Iraq Invasion in India and Russia
- Iraq War Leaks- in capsule
- News reporting of Iraq War Leaks in India in terms of India-UK-US diplomatic relation
- India and US
- India and UK
- News Coverage
- News reporting in Russian newspapers in terms of Russia-UK-US diplomatic relation
- Russia and US
- Russia and UK
- News reporting
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay analyzes the reporting of the Iraq War leaks by Wikileaks in Indian and Russian media, focusing on how these countries' relationships with the US and UK influenced the coverage. It also explores whether diplomatic relations impacted the content of the news reports.
- The role of Wikileaks in disseminating information.
- Media portrayal of the 2003 Iraq invasion in India and Russia.
- The impact of India-UK-US and Russia-UK-US diplomatic relations on news coverage.
- Comparative analysis of news reporting across different media outlets.
- Examination of the influence of diplomatic relations on media narratives.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the essay, outlining its objective to analyze the media coverage of the Iraq War leaks in India and Russia, examining the influence of these countries' relations with the US and UK. It briefly introduces Wikileaks and its function as a platform for publishing censored information, then previews the essay's structure, which includes an examination of the 2003 Iraq invasion's media portrayal and an analysis of the diplomatic context surrounding the news coverage. The methodology is also defined, specifying the types of sources used for the analysis (news stories and political analysis columns).
WikiLeaks: A backgrounder: This chapter provides background information on Wikileaks, its founding in 2006, and its goals of providing a platform for whistleblowers and publishing censored information. It highlights Wikileaks' commitment to anonymity and its procedures for verifying the authenticity of submitted documents, emphasizing a multi-stage process that combines traditional investigative journalism techniques with modern technological methods. The chapter also mentions awards received by Wikileaks, further solidifying its reputation for exposing important information.
US Invasion of Iraq in 2003: This chapter offers an overview of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, framing it as a highly controversial international conflict. It discusses the justifications presented by the US government and its allies, centering on the alleged threat of weapons of mass destruction and the need for regime change. The chapter also examines counterarguments questioning the legitimacy of the war and the lack of evidence for WMDs, providing context for the subsequent analysis of media coverage. The chapter concludes with a mention of the Status of Forces Agreement and the eventual withdrawal of US troops.
News reporting of the 2003 Iraq Invasion in India and Russia: This chapter delves into the media coverage of the 2003 Iraq invasion in India and Russia. It presents examples from Indian newspapers like the Indo-Asian News Service (IANS), Kashmir Monitor, and The Times of India, showing varying perspectives on the war, ranging from questioning the legitimacy of the invasion to highlighting the human cost. Similarly, it provides examples from Russian media, such as The Moscow Times, showcasing a generally critical stance toward the US-led coalition and highlighting the Russian media’s framing of the conflict as an act of “aggression”.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Wikileaks, Iraq War, media coverage, India, Russia, US foreign policy, UK foreign policy, diplomatic relations, news reporting, information dissemination, censorship, regime change, weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
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The essay explores several key themes: the role of Wikileaks in disseminating information; the media portrayal of the 2003 Iraq invasion in India and Russia; the impact of India-UK-US and Russia-UK-US diplomatic relations on news coverage; a comparative analysis of news reporting across different media outlets; and an examination of the influence of diplomatic relations on media narratives.
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The Table of Contents includes: an introduction; background information on Wikileaks; an overview of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq; an analysis of news reporting on the Iraq invasion in India and Russia; a detailed look at the news reporting of the Iraq War Leaks in India considering its diplomatic ties with the UK and US; a similar analysis for Russia; and a concluding section.
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The essay aims to analyze how the diplomatic relationships between India/Russia with the US and UK influenced the way the Iraq War leaks were reported in their respective media outlets. It investigates whether these relationships impacted the content and perspectives presented in the news reports.
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The analysis utilizes news stories and political analysis columns from various Indian and Russian media outlets to support its claims and findings.
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Examples of Indian newspapers mentioned include the Indo-Asian News Service (IANS), Kashmir Monitor, and The Times of India. Russian media outlets mentioned include The Moscow Times.
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- Shamim Zakaria (Author), 2015, Coverage of Iraq War leaks by Russian & Indian Media with respect to Russia-US-UK and India-US-UK relations, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/437870
