[20031203]RS21681_重建伊拉克媒体：国会议题.pdf

1 Daragahi, Borzou. “Rebuilding Iraqs Media,” Columbia Journalism Review. New York:July/Aug. 2003. Vol.42, Issue 2; p. 45.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21681Updated December 3, 2003Rebuilding the Iraqi Media: Issues for Congress Jeremy M. SharpMiddle East Policy AnalystForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryWith the end of Saddam Husseins rule, Iraqs media environment is no longertightly restricted, and Iraqis now have access to a number of media sources. For U.S.policymakers, this free flow of information poses a challenge; how can the United Statesencourage a democratic Iraqi media while limiting anti-coalition messages? Anotherchallenge is measuring the effectiveness of U.S.-sponsored broadcasting in Iraq inpromoting U.S. policy objectives, including the development of an independent Iraqimedia. In March 2003, the U.S. Defense Department launched the Iraq Media Network(IMN). The FY2004 Iraq Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 108-106) set aside$100 million for IMN and $40 million for the Middle East Television Network (METN),another U.S.-sponsored Arabic network scheduled for la