Hazrat Bahar @HazratBahar
PhD Media & Communication. Postdoc Research Fellow @UniLeipzig & @ScholarRescue. Formerly researcher @mict_intl & faculty at SZU in Afghanistan hazratbahar.blogspot.com Joined August 2009-
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China’s Public Diplomacy in Afghanistan: The Role of Media (Chapter 4) is a part of 'How China Engages South Asia', published by the Center for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP)—open source.
China’s Public Diplomacy in Afghanistan: The Role of Media (Chapter 4) is a part of 'How China Engages South Asia', published by the Center for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP)—open source.
We’re excited to announce the panel for our Event in Berlin 🎙️ Dr. Sonja Wimschulte (Körber Stiftung), Dr. Cora Schaffert-Ziegenbalg (VW Stiftung) & Dr. Hazrat Bahar (Leipzig University) will discuss how scholars from Afghanistan in exile can be better supported and integrated in…
In Episode 3 of @CSEP_Org's “China in South Asia” series @SJargad unpacked how China uses media influence & “awards diplomacy” to shape narratives in Pakistan & Afghanistan. Thanks to @eramash, @HazratBahar, @ConstantinoX & @jabinjacobt for their insights. More on China’s…
Afghan scholars in the diaspora have contributed to knowledge production across various fields. For the first time, the Institute for Communication and Media Studies at Leipzig University is hosting a scholarly dialogue focused on Afghanistan-related research.
Deadline Extended until 16 June 2025 Transnationalization Begins at Home, annual conference at Leipzig University by @AFGMP_ More details here transfertage-ec4sc.de
Scholarship in Diaspora 📅 July 11, 2025 | 5–8 PM | Global Village Berlin Exiled and diaspora scholars bring vital knowledge, perspectives, and expertise — but how can this potential shape our societies? What opportunities and challenges come with research produced in exile? We…
Scholars are gathered to examine “Public Spheres and Their Values” at the 70th Annual Conference of the #DGPuK in #Berlin. It is one of the biggest events of its kind in Germany. #HappeningNow #FreieUniversitätBerlin
#CallForAbstract: #Transnationalization Begins at Home: Unseen Dynamics in #Public #Communication | 29th & 30th of October 2025 | Annual #Conference at #LeipzigUniversity transfertage-ec4sc.de
What would the reaction have been If #ElonMusk weren’t American or what he does (meddling in European politics) were done by a Russian or Chinese?
BREAKING: Amsterdam Mayor regrets calling what happened in Amsterdam a “pogrom”, saying “we were completely overtaken by Israel”: “In hindsight, I should not have used the word ‘pogrom.’… We were completely overtaken by Israel. At 3 am, Prime Minister Netanyahu suddenly gave a…
How watching movies can change political views dw.com/en/how-watchin…?
🔔Announcement: EC4SC Conference 2024 📅 Date: October 4, 2024 📍 Location: Leipzig University & Livestream 📢 Topic: Diaspora Communication in Germany This conference will explore the communication dynamics within and between diaspora communities in Germany. Join experts…
Afghanistan’s once-thriving media landscape has been decimated by the Taliban takeover, and China is seizing the opportunity to bolster its media presence and project more favorable views of the PRC. Read CMP's latest interview with @HazratBahar. chinamediaproject.org/2024/08/16/chi…
Sat down with Dr @HazratBahar for a @cnmediaproject interview to explore how Afghanistan's media landscape has shifted since the Taliban takeover and the growing influence of Chinese media in the country. A must-read! chinamediaproject.org/2024/08/16/chi…
Please challenge (politely): @jonathancmunro Director of Journalism @BBCNews @paulroyall Executive News Editor @JohntNeal Editor of BBC News at 6 & 10 @raffiberg BBC online Middle East editor @BowenBBC International Editor, BBC News @JohnSimpsonNews BBC journalist & presenter
Please challenge (politely): @jonathancmunro Director of Journalism @BBCNews @paulroyall Executive News Editor @JohntNeal Editor of BBC News at 6 & 10 @raffiberg BBC online Middle East editor @BowenBBC International Editor, BBC News @JohnSimpsonNews BBC journalist & presenter
How Afghan YouTubers are shaping the public sphere in Afghanistan? Stay tuned and join us tomorrow.
Our seminar "Deep Internationalization - Media and public spheres in fragile states: The case of Afghanistan" has kicked off at Uni Leipzig!. We delve into a subject and context that remains largely uncharted territory within German communication studies: the dynamics of media…

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