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About Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal

Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal is a journalist, security analyst and historian. His research centres on intercultural perceptions in the near and middle east and their impact on British imperial policy. He is the editor of openSecurity, openDemocracy's international security coverage section.

Articles by Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal

Monday 25th July

Phone hacking: an investigator, a journalist and a lawyer give their verdict at the Centre for Investigative Journalism summer school

Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal, 25 July 2011

A notable panel including Guardian head of investigations David Leigh, Bishop International investigations firm chief executive Jeff Katz, and media lawyer Gavin Millar QC gave their thoughts on the phone hacking scandal at the timely Centre for Investigative Journalism summer school. Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal argues the professionals speak to much, but hear to little, from the public in whose interest they purport to act.

Tuesday 24th May

What did the Public Service Broadcasting Forum achieve?

Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal, 24 May 2011

The Public Service Broadcasting Forum, timed to coincide with the BBC's strategy review, is now closed. Here, the editor looks back on how the forum helped shape the media landscape. He argues that it is now time for a holistic approach to media reform – welcoming in our new debate, Power and the Media

Friday 18th March

On the Alternative Vote, who speaks for history?

Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal, 18 March 2011

After a provocative letter telling Times readers that 'history teaches us to vote no to AV', a response was coordinated by other historians who together cried 'not in my name'. The two letters are reproduced here along with commentary by Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal, who helped organise the response, on the feeling among historians.

Wednesday 2nd February

Mubarak’s thugs make a mockery of media neutrality

Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal, 2 February 2011

Media reporting of today's events in Cairo plays into Mubarak's hands and betrays the journalists risking their lives to expose the violence perpetrated by the regime.

Thursday 22nd July

bbc.co.uk's world cup paunch

Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal, 22 July 2010

The BBC's world cup website, while excellent, made a mockery of the Strategy Review's promises of sensitivity to market concerns and the pruning of online services.

Friday 11th June

Public Service Broadcasting, The Forum so far - a synopsis

Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal, 11 June 2010

After a successful conference, we summarise contributions to the Public Service Broadcasting Forum so far.

Friday 23rd April

Securing our future for the future

Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal, 23 April 2010

The second TV debate, purporting to focus on foreign affairs, failed to address Britain's role in the world.

Friday 16th April

Parallel paths: radicalisation and terrorism

Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal, 16 April 2010

Demos' latest report, 'The edge of violence', sets out a new agenda for counter-terrorism and counter-radicalisation strategies in Canada and Europe. While it breaks important ground, it leaves significant questions unanswered, argues Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal.

Friday 2nd April

Making consultation work: the BBC Strategy Review survey

Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal, 2 April 2010

The BBC Strategy Review survey: a walk-through

Tuesday 2nd February

Stress, nationalisation and choice

Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal, 2 February 2010

Privatisation is often defended as increasing 'choice', a mantra invoked by politicians at every election. But this choice has its downsides, argues Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal

Friday 29th January