Tag: Iraq

• Echoes Across Borders: Navigating Identity and Activism in the Iraqi Diaspora

  Background: The Diverse and Fragmented Iraqi Diaspora The busy markets of Wembley in London, the peaceful Rabiah in Amman, and the vast suburbs of Detroit may seem like very different parts of the world. However, they all have one thing in common: they are all connected to the rich tapestry of the Iraqi diaspora. Millions…

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  March 24, 2024

  Social Media and Network Culture

  Digital Activisim, Identity, Iraq

• Exploring Iraqi Tea Culture through Clifford Geertz’s Lens

  

  Historical Roots: Tea’s Journey into Iraqi Culture No official circle, street, or even “Darbuna” (meaning an alley, lane, or small street in Iraq) is devoid of a place through the spread of vendors on the sidewalks, in the markets, and in the garages of travel buses between… The Iraqi provinces and cities have small shops…

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  February 23, 2024

  Social Media and Network Culture

  cultural-interpretation, ethnography, Iraq, tea

• Reform Protests: Role of Diaspora Cyber Warriors in Propaganda, Digital Activism and Disinformation

  

  Iraqi diaspora activists used social media to raise awareness and counter disinformation during the 2019 protests. Storytelling fostered solidarity, and online commemorations maintained momentum.

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  February 4, 2024

  Social Media and Network Culture

  Digital Activisim, Iraq, Iraqi Revolution

• Baudrillard, Media Manipulation, and the Social Media Landscape: Manufacturing Consent in Wartime

  “We are no longer in a logic of the passage of virtual to actual but in a hyperrealist logic of the deterrence of the real by the virtual.” Baudrillard, J. (1995). The Gulf War did not take place. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. Introduction Jean Baudrillard (1929-2007) was a French philosopher and social theorist. He was a prominent figure in the…

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  November 27, 2023

  Global Mediascape

  Iraq, Simulacra, Social Media

• Legacies and Hidden Struggles of the Oppressed: A Look at Third Cinema 

  

  Years of ongoing oppression, corruption, sectarianism, and extremism in Third-World nations raised the need for its people to be heard, for their struggle to be seen, and for their voices to be amplified, to start a dialogue and question authorities and structures of power. Not to mention the opportunity to challenge concepts of the past,…

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  November 10, 2023

  Global Mediascape

  Filmmaking, Iraq, Third Cinema

• The Cinematic Journey of Mohammed Al-Daradji

  Introduction Mohammed Al-Daradji, an esteemed Iraqi filmmaker and director, born on the 6th of August 1978 in Baghdad, studied theatre in Iraq and cinematography in England. He has emerged as a leading figure in revitalising Iraqi cinema following the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime. Known for his impactful and socially conscious films, Al-Daradji has brought…

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  June 30, 2023

  Film and Cinema Studies

  Cinema, Iraq, Mohammed Al-Daradji

• Resonance of Iraq’s Musical Heritage

  In this captivating video montage, I sought to explore the rich tapestry of Iraq’s musical heritage, bridging the gap between ancient traditions and the vibrant sounds of the present day. The juxtaposition of footage featuring the Sumerian harp, a relic of antiquity discovered in Ur, with scenes depicting the modern musical landscape of Iraq, serves…

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  June 9, 2023

  Film and Cinema Studies

  Iraq, Musical Heritage

• We Want a Homeland

  The short documentary showcases the gripping journey of the Iraqi revolution, where the brave people of Iraq, fueled by years of frustration, rose together in peaceful protest against corruption and inequality. The video pays tribute to the courageous Iraqi martyrs who sacrificed for the cause. Their extraordinary acts of bravery and the indomitable spirit of…

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  May 19, 2023

  Film and Cinema Studies

  Ibn Thanwa, Iraq, Iraqi Revolution, Short documentary