By Extra Extra | 06.23.2008
"Propaganda has become a primary front in the war against terrorism, with the United States and al-Qaeda each investing heavily to win over hearts and minds," reports Chris Whitlock of The Washington Post. Al-Hurra, a U.S. government financed Arabic-language television network created to "spread democracy in the Middle East", has proven a flop both in terms of viewership and journalistic integrity. The second article in the series will investigate al-Qaeda's online propaganda campaign, also riddled with problems.