Project on Middle East Democracy

Project on Middle East Democracy
The POMED Wire


Al-Hurra Flops

June 23rd, 2008 by Adam

The Washington Post details the problems of Al-Hurra, the U.S.-backed Arabic language television network. The network, meant to be the War on Terror’s Radio Free Europe, has failed to gain traction in the Arab World since it was founded four years ago as an attempt to win Arab hearts and minds and bolster democracy, while providing an alternative to Al-Jazeera.

GrandMasta Splash at Arabic Media Shack provides further analysis.


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