السياسات العسكرية في دمج وسائل الإعلام في نموذج الحروب الجديدة: القوات المسلحة البريطانية نموذجاً

Abstract

Objectives: This study investigated the evolving relationship between the military and media in modern warfare and its implications on military media management policies. It aimed to answer the research question: How does the British armed forces integrate war correspondents into the country's war effort in accordance with the new wars paradigm? Method: Employing Grounded Theory, the study meticulously scrutinized current protocols used to integrate media into the British Armed Forces' war campaign. It involved unstructured interviews with British army officials and seasoned war correspondents from reputable British media establishments such as the BBC, The Guardian, and The Herald, between 2016 and 2018. Further, military documents related to media organization in warring situations were thoroughly scrutinized. Results: The study's findings revealed that the military and media hold specific interests and agendas related to armed conflicts, which may impact the power of media in educating people about war's reality. Conclusion: This study concludes that the rise of new wars and digital social networks have disrupted the military-media relationship and that coordination and collective work are necessary in the new form of war. An integration system can bring the military and media together in a respectful relationship.