French Far-Right’s Election Upset and Macron’s Crown of Thorns
The second round of the 2024 French parliamentary elections has brought numerous surprises. Notably, voter turnout reached a...
Academic Background
PhD
Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand • Media and Communication Studies
Short Biography
Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui has an extensive experience in strategic management, research, and consultancy across international media, tertiary education, and the creative industries throughout the U.K., Qatar, Malaysia, and New Zealand. He is an expert in international media and strategic communications, and holds a Ph.D. in Media and Communication Studies from the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, for which he was awarded the Dean's Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Studies. He has put forward several publications, including The News Media at War: The Clash of Western and Arab Networks in the Middle East (2017) (London: I.B. Tauris). As an academic, strategic communications researcher, and a senior manager within organizations, Dr. Cherkaoui displays excellent interpersonal and communication skills with fluency in four languages – English, French, Arabic, and German.
Total Contribution: 102
France at Crossroads: Macron’s Gamble and Rise of Far-right
It all started when the French far-right celebrated unprecedented success in the European Parliament elections, securing more seats...
THE ARAB SPRING: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Delve into the complexities of the Arab Spring with ‘The Arab Spring: Past, Present, and Future’ available now....
Israel’s Day in Court: Genocide Accusations and the Battle of Narratives
In this episode of the Media Mind, Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Mohamad H. Elmasry, Professor of Media Studies...
The brutal war on Gaza and Israel’s barbarisation of warfare
As the International Court of Justice (ICJ) began hearings on a case brought forward by South Africa, accusing...
Netanyahu Is Ill-Equipped for War and Peace
After World War II, liberation movements often resorted to asymmetric warfare. This approach was chosen for its strategic...
The Israel – Palestine Conflict: The Power of Narratives and the Quest for Justice
In this episode of the Media Mind, Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Sami Hamdi, Managing Director at the International...
Media Bias and the Coverage of the Karabakh Conflict
In this episode of the Media Mind, Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Shafag Mehraliyeva, Program Director, Communication and Digital...
Shusha: The Rebirth and Transformation of Azerbaijan’s Cultural Capital
President Ilham Aliyev’s prioritisation of the rebuilding effort is not just about constructing buildings. It is a major...
Defeat of 2016 Coup Plot Preserved Türkiye’s Sovereignty, Social Cohesion
The ‘Democracy and National Unity Day’ symbolises the bravery of the heroes who foiled the coup and showed...