Media Coverage of the Middle East War

The Mass Media & Communication Unit of the Athens Institute is organizing a Microsymposium on “Media Coverage of the Middle East War” as part of the 24^th Annual International Conference on Communication and Mass Media, 11-16 May 2025, Athens, Greece.

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Selected papers will be considered for publication in the Athens Journal of Mass Media and Communications (Editor: Dr. John Pavlik, Professor, Rutgers University, USA)

The aim of the symposium is to examine how traditional, digital, and social media shape global perceptions and narratives of the Middle East conflict. It invites papers exploring journalism practices, disinformation, ethical challenges, and the role of online platforms in framing war and humanitarian crises. By bringing together diverse academic and professional perspectives, the session aims to deepen understanding of how media influence both the representation and the realities of conflict in the region.

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You may participate as a presenter of one paper and/or an attendee.

Please submit an abstract (email only) to: atiner@atiner.gr, using the abstract submission form by 20 January 2026 to: Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute.

Abstracts should include the following: Title of Paper, Full Name (s), Affiliation, Current Position, an email address, and at least 3 keywords that best describe the subject of your submission. Decisions are reached within 4 weeks.

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Fee structure information is available on www.atiner.gr/fees.

Special arrangements will be made with a local hotel for a limited number of rooms at a special conference rate. In addition, a number of special events will be organized which give a great opportunity to further discuss the issues presented at the conference. From ATINER’s long experience these events bring together scholars from different countries and disciplines which may result to research collaborations and joint publications. These events include a pragmatic symposium (as organized in Ancient Athens but fine-tuned to synchronous ethics), a special one-day educational island tour, a Mycenae and island of Poros visit, an Athens educational walking tour, a day trip to Delphi, and an ancient Corinth and Cape Sounion visit. Details of the social program are available here.