Lyse Doucet: War, Peace, and the Inter-Continental Kabul
For more than three decades Lyse Doucet, the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, has been one of the most trusted and compelling voices in international journalism, reporting from the heart of conflict and change across the Middle East, South Asia and beyond.
Lyse joins us to discuss her extraordinary career, from covering wars and uprisings to navigating the ethical and emotional challenges of reporting from the world’s most complex regions. In particular, we will discuss her best-selling book The Finest Hotel in Kabul, a deeply human history of Afghanistan told through stories from staff and guests at the iconic Inter-Continental Hotel, a place Lyse has stayed since 1988. It's walls have witnessed revolutions, invasions, hope, collapse and resilience.
What is it like to report the news from a bunker and wear a bullet-proof vest? How do you listen to people and tell their stories truthfully? How do we respect humanity in an age of constant news and deep uncertainty?
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