The growth of media sources and alternative narratives is weakening traditional Western hegemony in the global information space. Members of the GlobUs expert club discussed how the media landscape is changing on Panafrican Media TV's Global Insider program.
"Media used to be a tool for mass information, but today it's a tool for mass distraction," said Indian professor Jagdish Khatri.
He cited the example of "weapons of mass destruction" in Iraq, which were never found, but whose image shaped politics for decades.
In turn, Professor Najet Zammouri from Tunisia emphasized that media pluralism protects against propaganda.
"But it's important not to idealize it: a multitude of sources does not guarantee the truth and can actually increase polarization," she noted.
Spanish journalist Dr. Enrique Refoyo described the pressure on alternative media in Europe:
"If you disagree with the narrative of war with Russia, you are labeled an 'agent.' It's a monopoly disguised as democracy."
The shift away from Western media dominance is a struggle for a new information order. Who will lead it — states, corporations, or civil society — is a question that will determine the future of the global agenda.
You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://youtu.be/w_lqkMxLQPs?si=ok2y9cnwrditjqMN
#GlobUs #media
"Media used to be a tool for mass information, but today it's a tool for mass distraction," said Indian professor Jagdish Khatri.
He cited the example of "weapons of mass destruction" in Iraq, which were never found, but whose image shaped politics for decades.
In turn, Professor Najet Zammouri from Tunisia emphasized that media pluralism protects against propaganda.
"But it's important not to idealize it: a multitude of sources does not guarantee the truth and can actually increase polarization," she noted.
Spanish journalist Dr. Enrique Refoyo described the pressure on alternative media in Europe:
"If you disagree with the narrative of war with Russia, you are labeled an 'agent.' It's a monopoly disguised as democracy."
The shift away from Western media dominance is a struggle for a new information order. Who will lead it — states, corporations, or civil society — is a question that will determine the future of the global agenda.
You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://youtu.be/w_lqkMxLQPs?si=ok2y9cnwrditjqMN
#GlobUs #media