Media and Securitization: Shaping Perceptions, Constructing Threats and Influencing Policy
The Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) recently convened an insightful session of the BIPSS Lecture Club Program. The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Bharat Bhushan, who provided a comprehensive analysis of the intricate relationship between securitization, media influence, and governance. His lecture examined how governments strategically frame non-traditional security challenges as national security concerns, thereby shaping public perceptions and influencing media narratives.
Mr. Bhushan further elucidated the pivotal role of media in either reinforcing or contesting state-driven security discourses, particularly during periods of crisis. The session fostered substantive discussions on the media’s responsibility in shaping public understanding of security issues, the ethical obligations of media organizations, and the imperative for informed public engagement in critically assessing information.
This intellectually stimulating discourse underscored the complexicity of scrutinizing the intersection of media, governance, and security within the contemporary global landscape. The event was attended by foreign diplomats, journalists, representatives of civil society, academics, and former officials from security and government institutions, reflecting the broad relevance and significance of the topics discussed.
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