Janet Steele, professor of media and public affairs and international affairs at George Washington University, has authored a new book, “Malaysiakini and the Power of Independent Media in Malaysia.” The book chronicles the success of Malaysia’s only truly independent media outlet.
Steele is a frequent visitor to Southeast Asia where she lectures on topics ranging from the role of the press in a democratic society to specialized courses on narrative journalism. She has been awarded two Fulbright teaching and research grants to Indonesia and a third to Serbia. Steele has served as a State Department speaker-specialist in many countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia.