Turkish Media Coverage of the Armenian-Turkish Normalization Process (2008-2010): Reflections on a Critical Content Analysis.

ARMENIA; TURKEY

This paper maps out the main patterns and trends of representation in the mainstream Turkish media of the Armenian-Turkish normalisation process from 2008 to 2010. The research seeks to show the dynamics of media representation by focusing on five mainstream media outlets and seven key developments in the Armenian-Turkish normalization process. The article draws on both quantitative and qualitative data gathering methods. This includes critically engaging with fifteen news stories, twelve opinion pieces and a survey on a total of 1607 news items published during the selected seven time spans. Incorporating the findings of the quantitative research with those of the qualitative analysis, the article identifies the general tendencies within Turkish mainstream media that accompany the improvement of the relations between Turkey and Armenia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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