This article talks about how the use of media, especially radios, is vital to winning the "information war" in Afghanistan. For some time, the Taliban has been using radio to spread propaganda to the Afghani people. The article states how this medium is so vital to the Taliban that many civilians are threatened if they don't tune in. In response Nato and U.S. forces have more actively mobilized the information front, distributing reverse-propaganda and setting up a radio station, with DJ Karimullah, who appears to be very good at winning over the hearts and minds of the people. I personally feel that this is a step in the right direction, but i have my concerns. I feel that if DJ Karimullah is allowed too much freedom with what he says, the concept could backfire. At the same time, this goes against our American belief of free speech. Radio Free Europe seems to agree that this is a step in the right direction, as they have joined the movement. ( http://news.antiwar.com/2010/09/17/radio-free-europe-joins-afghanistans-information-war/ )
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I thought this article was very interesting and it shows how easily people can be influenced by what they hear on the radio. I agree that this is a step in the right direction because everyone has access to the radio and will be able to hear important information when it is announced.
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