Political Science

The portrayal of Pakistan as whited sepulture against the Taliban: a case study of American media

A. Khurshid

This research by Ayisha Khurshid explores the nuanced portrayal of Pakistan's relationship with the Taliban in *Time* magazine following 9/11. By conducting a corpus-assisted critical discourse analysis, the study reveals complex narratives that challenge the simplistic ally-enemy dichotomy, providing deeper insights into the media's role in shaping public perception.

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Abstract

This study examines how US media, specifically *Time* magazine, portrayed Pakistan's relationship with the Taliban in the decade following 9/11. Using corpus-assisted critical discourse analysis, the study analyzes the frequency of mentions, significant collocates, and semantic categorization of terms related to Pakistan and the Taliban. The analysis reveals a consistent link between Pakistan and Taliban groups, highlighting ambiguity in the portrayal of the Taliban and suggesting that Pakistan's role is presented as complex and not fitting neatly into a simple "ally vs. enemy" binary.

Publisher

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Jul 05, 2024

Authors

Ayisha Khurshid

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