Russia and the Media

**Russia and the Media: The Makings of a New Cold War** is an insightful exploration of how Western media portrayals influence the public's perception of Russia under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin. Putin often embodies a mixture of intrigue and intimidation for the Western audience, symbolizing a Russia that is both captivating and menacing to global stability. The provocative images and narratives surrounding the escalating tensions with Russia are neither new nor random. This book critically examines the responsibility Western journalism bears in shaping a renewed Cold War dynamic with Russia. Greg McLaughlin delves into the coverage by British and American media of key incidents and cooperative efforts involving Russia and the West. He uncovers how this Cold War narrative molds public understanding of Russia as a formidable and adversarial entity asserting itself internationally. The book scrutinizes significant events such as the Ukraine and Crimea incidents, the Skripal poisoning case, Russia's military actions in Syria, and the media's portrayal of the 2018 Russian presidential election alongside the lead-up to the 2018 World Cup. Through this analysis, McLaughlin offers a seminal discourse at the crossroads of media studies and international relations. **Details:** - **Author:** Greg McLaughlin - **Publisher:** Pluto Press - **Publication Year:** 2020 - **Cover Type:** Softcover - **Page Count:** 256 - **Dimensions:** 13.5 x 21.5 x 1.3 cm - **Language:** English - **ISBN:** 9780745337654