Changing Geopolitics of Global Communication

By Daya Kishan Thussu

This groundbreaking book examines the rapidly evolving relationship between global communication and geopolitics. Addressing a significant gap in current scholarship, it highlights the growing role of digital communication in legitimizing and advancing the geopolitical and economic interests of major world powers.

Emphasizing perspectives from the Global South, Changing Geopolitics of Global Communication offers a comprehensive, transdisciplinary analysis that bridges the fields of communication and international relations. Adopting a holistic and critical approach, this study will be of interest to scholars, researchers, and commentators across global media, political communication, and international affairs.

About the Author
Daya Kishan Thussu is Professor of International Communication at Hong Kong Baptist University and President of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR). He is the author or editor of 20 books, and previously held the Inaugural Disney Chair in Global Media at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University, Beijing. Prior to that, he served for many years as Professor of International Communication at the University of Westminster, London. He holds a PhD in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and has been the Managing Editor of the journal Global Media and Communication since 2005.

Global Journalism: Understanding World Media Systems

Edited by Daniela V. Dimitrova

The second edition of Global Journalism: Understanding World Media Systems offers a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of global journalism and the diverse media systems operating around the world. Edited by Daniela V. Dimitrova, this volume explores how journalism is shaped by political, economic, cultural, and technological contexts across various regions.

Providing both theoretical foundations and contemporary case studies, the book begins with classic frameworks—such as the Four Theories of the Press—and expands into more nuanced models suited for today’s interconnected media environment. It introduces students to key concepts in global journalism, including media freedom, international news flows, professional ethics, and journalism education.

This updated edition places particular emphasis on emerging technologies such as generative AI and the impact of social media on global news cultures. It also addresses pressing challenges like fake news, disinformation, and the use of media in soft power and public diplomacy. Topical case studies, including the FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the controversy over a doctored image of the Princess of Wales, help bridge theory with real-world developments.

An essential resource for journalism and media students, this book equips readers with the tools to critically understand and engage with the global media landscape of the 21st century.