The Image of the Official Spokesperson of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs among Iraqi Journalists

Abstract

The research addresses the gap in studies concerning the duties, tools, and objectives of the spokesperson for the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The study aims to explore journalists' perceptions of the spokesperson and their role in delivering reliable and transparent information during crises, thereby contributing to the Iraqi and Arab academic literature on this topic. The research employs a survey methodology and designed a scale targeting journalists who regularly attend the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' press conferences and specialize in covering the ministry’s activities both domestically and internationally. The findings indicate the spokesperson's success in effectively representing Iraq’s foreign policy in the media.