The media image of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq in Arabic Satellite News Channels Sites: Analysis Study (Aljazeera net)

Abstract

This research presents the media image of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, on (Aljazeera net) website. This study uses content analysis methodology to reveal the content of topics concern to the Kurdistan region. The study reachs with a set of conclusions such as; the main focus of the news has been on issues of problems and conflicts, whether political, military or economic. The editorial policies of Aljazeera.net sites reflect their selection and formulation of news content. The study also proposes a number of recommendations, such as working on diversification of news topics concerning the Kurdistan Region, not being limited to frames the conflicts and problems, and moving towards news that serve the culture of communication between the Iraqi people, in particular between Arabs and Kurds.