The U.S. government began publication of "Hi" magazine two years ago and distributed it to 18 countries, from Morocco to Iraq. Its purpose has been to reach young Arabs with features emphasizing sports, culture and life in the United States.
But the State Department said in a statement today that it was necessary to carry out a review to see if the magazine was reaching the intended audience. The statement said the review is part of a broader effort to evaluate the effectiveness of State Department public diplomacy programs.
RFE/RL's World: 2005 In Pictures
A slideshow of images related to the top news stories of 2005 from throughout RFE/RL's broadcast region with links to RFE/RL's reporting.
See also:
2005 In Review: Central Asia Witnesses Revolution, Continued Crackdown
2005 In Review: Does The Presence Of Western Election Observers Make A Difference?
2005 In Review: The Geopolitical Game In Central Asia
2005 In Review: Migrants, Refugees Victims Of Incoherent Laws In Post-Soviet States
2005 In Review: The Transformation Of Television In Russia
2005 In Review: Russia's Centralization Gathers Pace
2005 In Review: A Year Of Hopes, Disappointments For Afghans And Iraqis
