Losing Arab Hearts and Minds: The Coalition, Al-Jazeera and Muslim Public Opinion

Witnessing the media campaign leading up to the Iraq invasion, Steve Tatham reveals the stark differences in how American and British military planners approached media relations, particularly with Arab journalists. His firsthand account critiques the U.S. strategy, highlighting the neglect of Arab media, especially Al-Jazeera, amidst rising casualties. Tatham argues that the focus on a compliant domestic press led to a skewed perception of the conflict, raising questions about media bias and the implications of President Bush's divisive rhetoric on global journalism.