Al Jazeera: America's Not-So-Warm Embrace

Several years ago when Al Jazeera announced its ambitious plans to expand its TV news footprint from the Middle East to the United States, I scratched my head and pondered the foolishness of such an idea. After all, didn't Al Jazeera built its brand identity as the propaganda arm for the Intifada and a few recognized terrorist groups? Minimally, those charged with re-positioning Al Jazeera America into a reputable journalistic enterprise, by U.S. standards, would have their work cut out for them.