Contextualizing Indian Newspaper Coverage of Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine Conflicts

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2025

Publisher

World Association for Christian Communication

Source Publication

Media Development

Source ISSN

0143-5558

Abstract

Media representations significantly shape public opinion and political discourse. In India, The Times of India and The Hindu are pivotal in influencing and reflecting public sentiment and government policies. By examining their coverage of the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts, we can gain insights into the interplay between media, politics, ideology, and their impact on international and intercultural relations.

The following study employs intercultural communication theories and critical discourse analysis to evaluate newspaper portrayals of war within the broader context of India’s strategic relationships with Russia and Israel and the changing domestic political ideologies. The paper strives to understand the shifting media narratives as well as explore how Indian cultural perspectives shape the interpretation of foreign conflicts.

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Media Development, No. 1 (2025). Publisher link.

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