Number: RL31889
Title: The Al-Jazeera News Network: Opportunity or Challenge for U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East?
Authors: Jeremy M. Sharp, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: This report provides an overview of Al-Jazeera and explores the debate surrounding its objectivity. It also analyzes Al-Jazeeras coverage of events in the Middle East, specifically, its coverage of events in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Israel and the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The final section of this report discusses policy options regarding U.S. public diplomacy efforts in the Middle East region.
Pages: 14
Date: Updated July 23, 2003