Is there freedom of press during the American period?

The media in the Philippines are often remarked upon as being the freest in Asia. Conventional academic opinion in the Philippines attributes the country’s long tradition of respect for free expression and a free press to the American colonial administration.

What role did the media play in the Iraq war?

The war in Iraq provided the first time in history that military on the front lines were able to provide direct, uncensored reportage themselves, thanks to blogging software and the reach of the internet. Dozens of such reporting sites, known as soldier blogs or milblogs, were started during the war.

Does Iraq monitor Internet?

There is currently no evidence that the Iraqi government has engaged in Internet filtering. In 2009, the Iraqi government signed a deal with a French company to deploy an ICT security system that makes it possible for the government to monitor users and to block access to specific online content.

What does the Constitution say about a free press?

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Are journalists protected by the First Amendment?

The First Amendment protects both the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press. Journalists have a right to access public places to gather and disseminate news. Public places include sidewalks and public parks, but not private property.

Did the Economist support the Iraq war?

The Economist supported the 2003 invasion of Iraq, even as early as August 2002, when it argued that “the danger Mr [Saddam] Hussein poses cannot be overstated”. It presented to readers a choice for the West between two options: “to give up and give in, or to remove Mr Hussein before he gets his bomb.

When did Iraqi Freedom end?

March 20, 2003 – December 15, 2011
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The U.S. military formally declared the end of the Iraq War in a ceremony in Baghdad on December 15, 2011, as U.S. troops prepared to withdraw from the country.

What is the average Internet speed in Iraq?

Iraq, with 12.24 Mbps speed, is just ahead of India in the list. Broadband speed though has improved marginally last month in India to 46.47 Mbps (average). In contrast, Singapore ranked No 1 in the broadband ranking with an average speed of 226 Mbps.

Which network is best in Iraq?

AsiaCell’s network covers 96\% of the Iraqi population, making AsiaCell’s national coverage the most extensive out of all Iraqi mobile telecommunications operators.

Is Iraq ready for Democracy Now?

From this point of view, Iraq is either ready for democracy now or can be made so relatively rapidly under U.S. tutelage. Skeptics have drawn parallels to recent failures of nation-building in Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Haiti, Kosovo, Somalia, and elsewhere.

What kind of government does Iraq have now?

Now the Shia majority dominates the national government, the Kurdish minority controls its homeland in northern Iraq, and the Arab Sunni minority holds sway in its tribal heartland in western Iraq. As was mentioned earlier, the United States did succeed in holding and protecting relatively free and fair elections in Iraq.

Why did the US intervene in Iraq in 2003?

This is something that pre-dated the U.S.-led intervention that began in 2003. As is well known, Saddam Hussein’s regime was based on and privileged the Arab Sunni minority, which dominated the Arab Shia majority, the Kurdish minority and Iraq’s many other smaller communities.

How will post-Saddam Iraq be occupied?

Of course, post-Saddam Iraq will not be left to its own devices; it will be occupied by U.S. and other pro-democratic forces. The next logical question, then, is how occupation might affect Iraq’s political prospects.