Uneven Spotlight: Why Some Wars Get More Coverage Than Others
The Unequal Spotlight: Why Some Wars Rage Unseen
Our world seems perpetually scarred by conflict. Yet, amidst this constant struggle, a puzzling disparity emerges: some wars become global spectacles, while others languish in obscurity. The devastating crises in Darfur, Ethiopia, and Burma,for instance, inflict immense suffering, but garner scant headlines compared to the relentless coverage of other conflicts, like those in the Middle East or Ukraine.
As someone who has worked in the U.S. media for almost two decades, I’ve learned a lot about the reasons why this happens…
