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.

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2023 Turkish Presidential Elections: A Clash of Communication Styles

Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The 2023 Turkish presidential elections expose a profound strategic contradiction where state-driven...
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Islamophobia in UK Education: The Trojan Horse Affair

Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Dr. Fahid Qurashi, a leading criminology expert at the University of Salford and Research...
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Is 2023 Annus Horribilis for Tech & Media?

Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The rapid devaluation of global technology and media conglomerates exposes a critical...
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Media Mind: Virtual Reality (VR) and New Media Technologies

In this episode of Media Mind, Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Fahad Rehman, co-founder and CEO of VR Future....
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The French-German Tandem In Three Questions 

What is the state of Franco-German relations? On 22 January 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor...
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Football and Media: Qatar and the World Cup

Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Dr. Danyel Reiche, a leading international academic in sports and policy. Dr. Danyel Reiche...
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The France-Germany Rift: Rationale and Insights

Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The historical parity of the Franco-German partnership has irreversibly collapsed due to...
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Contesting Israel’s Dominant Media Narrative

Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui hosts Miko Peled, who offers his takes on peace and justice in Palestine, advocating for...
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Turkish Version of The Refugee’s Messenger: Lost Stories Retold

This is the Turkish translation of the book “The Refugee’s Messenger: Lost Stories Retold”. TRT World Research Centre...
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The Real Battle for Perceptions Continues in Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Russia’s information operations might have been weaker in some areas than expected, but its info-warriors have trump cards...