War Reporting

War reporting can be defined as coverage by the news media of military conflicts and engagements. The essence of war reporting is telling the stories of battles and the people who fight them.

Full and accurate reporting of wars is important in democracies, which rest on the consent of well-informed citizens. Press scrutiny can help prevent military personnel from engaging in unethical or illegal behavior. These needs must be balanced against the military’s legitimate requirements for secrecy to protect the lives of troops and to keep valuable information out of the hands of the...

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