Global Eyes: A different perspective on geopolitics! Global Eyes: Who owns the media narrative in the Middle East?
Jul 12, 2025
Barkha Dutt, an award-winning Indian journalist and founder of Mojo Story, teams up with Mohamed Shreite, Deutsche Welle's Beirut Bureau Chief, to dissect media narratives surrounding the Middle East. They explore the contrasting perceptions of the Israel-Iran conflict from Western and Global South viewpoints. The duo discusses the decline of Western influence in the region, the nuances of public sentiment affecting the Indian-Pakistani rivalry, and the complex role journalists play in conflict zones, advocating for richer, diverse narratives.
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India Balances History and Interests
- India's stance on the Iran-Israel conflict balances historic ties with national interests like counterterrorism solidarity with Israel.
- This approach reflects a broader Global South perspective prioritizing pragmatic national interests over abstract moral principles.
Inconsistent Western Policies Undermine Trust
- Western powers' inconsistent foreign policies, like the Afghanistan withdrawal, fuel anti-Western narratives globally.
- These inconsistencies undermine trust and contribute to skepticism about Western values and motives.
Perceived Western Media Bias in Middle East
- Western media is often seen in the Middle East as presenting a narrow timeframe of conflicts, ignoring broader historical context.
- This leads to perceptions of bias and double standards in conflict reporting across the region.