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This topical book studies media-foreign policy interaction in an age of proclaimed 'new military humanitarianism'. This book widens the debate beyond US media and policy making by considering the case of Western European and Eastern European media and policy processes. It tests the wider application of existing theoretical approaches and provides useful comparisons which allows the reader to draw conclusions on the media/policy relationship. The media is now more effective in gathering and distributing information all over the world and media coverage of humanitarian wars now allows for information and images to reach a wide audience with great immediacy and realism. For policy making, the current media news cycle has meant high levels of exposure of fast breaking international stories that receive global attention and produce a powerful 'do something' effect. Those interested in political communication, European politics and media studies will find this book an excellent comparative text. Contents List of Tables Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Introduction 1. Media and War Introduction Media of Conflict The Manufacturing Consent Thesis The CNN Effect Thesis Media Power and Foreign Policy Models Beyond Current Boundaries Conclusion 2. New Wars and New Humanitarianism Introduction The Changing Nature of Wars Changes in the International Response to New Wars Conclusion 3. The Kosovo Crisis Introduction The Background of the Conflict: The Lead up to NATO Intervention NATO Air Campaign The Kosovo Conflict: A New War? A New Military Humanitarianism in Practice? Conclusion 4. Bulgarian Media Introduction Old Media New Media Conclusion 5. Press/Foreign Policy Interaction in Bulgaria Introduction Press Coverage Bulgarian Foreign Policy Towards Kosovo: Measuring Policy Certainty/Uncertainty Assessing Causation Conclusion 6. Press/Foreign Policy Interaction in the UK Introduction Press Coverage UK Policy Towards Kosovo Assessing Causation Conclusion Conclusion References Index