Sanitas International offers a weekly summary of influential and informative media articles from around the world regarding strategic communications, crisis management, digital media and political affairs. Particular interest is given to articles discussing topics in developing countries and emerging market.
The scandal surrounding Rupert Murdoch continued to grow as representatives for News Corp., the parent company of the now debunked News of the World, said the company was considering naming Chase Carey as Murdoch’s successor instead of James Murdoch. Although many News Corp. owned publications have fallen under scrutiny since the hacking scandal broke, the Wall Street Journal maintains the well-known paper did not adopt the alleged illegal investigative techniques practiced at other News Corp. outlets. As outrage over the scandal has permeated dominant social networking platforms like Twitter and Facebook, Google+ is proving to be another growing platform for audiences and journalists alike. Google+ is said to be particularly well liked by journalists looking to engage with their fans while also gathering information for stories. Social media continues to play a role in documenting protests in the Middle East and Syria. Although some protests are well documented on social networking platforms, Syria continues to deny the legitimacy of the protests and states that Israel is behind U.S. foreign policy in the region. Protests have also erupted in Malawi, and the Malawian President has stated any violence that occurred has only been at the behest and hands of the protestors. In political news, Huntsman’s manager stepped down from his campaign post while some Republicans are said not to fear a “debt default.” It was also announced this week that Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell will officially be moot by September.
This week’s summary highlights these and other developments around the world. As Sanitas constantly emphasizes, government and business cannot afford to ignore these growing and evolving challenges. Especially as these and others issues influence reputations, challenge operational decisions and affect overall revenues and influence.
Strategic Communication:
Karzai adviser, member of Afghan parliament killed in attack; Taliban asserts responsibility
Google’s Schmidt: “Our competitors aren’t innovating, they’re responding with lawsuits”
Yemeni opposition party: assassination attempt on leader
U.S. officials, former Pakistan leader worry about latest split
Israel behind US foreign policy: Syria
Crisis Management:
News Corp. Said to Consider Naming Chase Carey as CEO, Succeeding Murdoch
Wall Street Journal: We have editorial independence from Murdoch
Rupert, James Murdoch apologize to lawmakers but deflect blame for phone-hacking
Malawi President Blames Protesters for Violence
Digital Media:
NBC partners with Facebook to host GOP primary debate on a Sunday morning
5 Ways Journalists Are Using Google+
How social media are amplifying customer outrage
Political:
Huntsman’s Manager Quits Campaign Post
Why Republicans don’t fear a debt default
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ To Become Extinct in September
Some Democrats fuming at Obama
President still pushing to 'go big' on debt deal
Foreign Policy:
House moves to restrict U.S. foreign aid
Pakistan funded Washington lobby group, U.S. says
House Chairmen Slam Obama Policy on Terrorism Suspects
2012: Slighting Foreign Policy
New York Times:
Murdoch Papers Could Lose Special Access to 2012 Athletes
Proposed Law Would Mandate Jail for Critics of Saudi King
Big, Record-Setting Heat Wave Settles In as a 'Silent Killer'
Protests’ Size Shows Gain in Momentum Across Syria
Washington Post:
Violence in Karachi exposes deep divides
U.S.-India nuclear deal drifts dangerously
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