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SUMMARY:Interrogating Truth and Objectivity in Syrian Conflict Reporting -
  Nate Rosenblatt (University of Oxford)
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DESCRIPTION:The recent uproar over “fake news” in the so-called “Wes
 tern world” is not new to observers of the ongoing Syrian conflict. For 
 years\, participants have fought a physical war as well as one over compet
 ing claims of “truth”. This presentation will uncover some of these co
 mpeting claims from the perspective of an observer\, analysing how truth i
 s manipulated and for what purpose\, as well as its consequences on how we
  research and understand conflicts in the digital age.\n\nNate Rosenblatt 
 is an MSc student in the Sociology Department studying conflict in MENA st
 ates. In 2016\, Nate conducted ceasefire violations monitoring in Syria by
  triangulating satellite imagery analysis\, social media monitoring\, and 
 on the ground reporting. From 2011-2014\, Nate helped train and manage fie
 ld research teams reporting primarily on local governance in the Syrian co
 nflict\, and designed and managed research utilizing mapping technology to
  chart conflict dynamics in Aleppo\, Syria’s largest city. You can find 
 Nate on Twitter: @naterosenblatt.\nSpeakers:\nNate Rosenblatt (University 
 of Oxford)
LOCATION:Weston Library (Centre for Digital Scholarship)\, Broad Street OX
 1 3BG
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URL:https://talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/12b67a9c-15de-410d-8526-9a9824de41d8/
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