Tom Fenton

What is journalism? Reports on a US spy agency run amok meet the test

Commentary: New, accurate, reliable information the public has a need to know and a right to know.

What is journalism? Reports on a US spy agency run amok meet the test

Hopeful news from the Middle East: business owners weigh in for peace

Hopeful news from the Middle East: business owners weigh in for peace

Guts and determination made Margaret Thatcher remarkable

Guts and determination made Margaret Thatcher remarkable

Should ‘Innocence of Muslims’ be censored?

Should ‘Innocence of Muslims’ be censored?

Swallowing the big lie on Syria

Swallowing the big lie on Syria

Fear and loathing in Istanbul

A veteran journalist takes a look at the world. The real world.

Fear and loathing in Istanbul

Syria's media blackout

Commentary: The 'CNN-effect' is decidedly not in effect in Syria. With foreign journalists banned from the country, few outside have a real understanding of the conflict.

Syria's media blackout

Europe elections give Merkel a giant headache

Commentary: After French and Greek results, German leader challenged to find alternative to continent-wide austerity.

Europe elections give Merkel a giant headache

Media has not focused on election issues

Commentary: US mainstream news has failed to educate American voters on crucial topics.

Media has not focused on election issues

Time for US media to get smart about about Middle East

Opinion: Politicians and media must raise issues responsibly and not bang the drums of war.

Time for US media to get smart about about Middle East

Opinion: What really causes US electoral corruption

It wasn’t big money, compliant politicians or the courts who created the system.

Opinion: What really causes US electoral corruption

How well did the media cover the world in 2011?

It’s time to ask how well the American media handled the biggest news year in decades.

How well did the media cover the world in 2011?

How to see through the spin on Iran

Analysis: Those for and against attacking Iran's nuclear facilities are using the media to promote their agendas.

How to see through the spin on Iran

Egyptians optimistic for future

Despite post-revolution discord and religious clashes, Egypt remains hopeful.

Egyptians optimistic for future

Opinion: American media loses focus

Waning coverage of Middle East unrest is helping US politicians to avoid big questions.

Opinion: American media loses focus