Journalism in the Grey Zone: Pluralism and Media Capture in Lebanon and Tunisia

Lebanon and Tunisia are two of the freest countries in the Middle East and North Africa, but elites in both countries seek to manipulate media organisations and individual journalists to shore up support for themselves and attack opponents. This book explores the political role of journalism in these hybrid settings where democratic and authoritarian practices coexist — a growing trend all over the world. Through interviews with journalists in different positions and analyses of key events ...