The Role of National Media in the Framing of the Conflict in Eastern Ukraine

Abstract

The Role of National Media in the Framing of the Conflict in Eastern Ukraine July 2019 2048729 17116121 66571752 Presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of International Master in Security, Intelligence & Strategic Studies Word Count: 21931 Supervisor: Dr Maura Conway Date of Submission: 25 July, 2019 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract..................................................................................3 Introduction..............................................................................4 Theoretical Background................................................................6 Media Functions in Society.................................................................6 The Impact of Traditional Media Coverage on Conflict...........................9 Media as a Propaganda Tool............................................................9 CNN Effect.............................................................................16 Media in a New Era: Between Conflict and Peace.....................................16 Research Objectives...................................................................23 Research Objectives...................................................................23 The Scope of Research........................................................................24 Methodology...........................................................................25 Framing......................................................................