Representing Iran in East Germany: Ideology and the Media in the German Democratic Republic.

"Representing Iran in East Germany: Ideology and the Media in the German Democratic Republic" is a book that examines the representation of Iran in East German newspapers and news agencies from 1949 to 1990. The author, Edgar Klüsener, analyzes the coverage of Iran in the context of the GDR's political and social history, using methodologies of media analysis. The book highlights the use of Western news agencies in the GDR's press coverage, indicating the limits of the GDR's projection abroad and its failure to provide a fully alternative perspective. The relationship between foreign policy and press coverage is also explored, showing how coverage of Iran mirrored changes in Berlin's foreign policy. The book provides valuable insights for political historians, historians of international relations, and those interested in East-South relations. [Extracted from the article]