By Julie TomlinWe've started putting together April's First Wednesday event: After the bomb blasts in Moscow on 29 March and in Dagestan two days later, we will be talking about Russia and its response to the recent terrorist attacks. We......more
The Forum - Journalism, insight and debate at the Frontline Club: March 2010 Archives
Russian suicide attacks: Where does this leave the War on Terror?
By Ewan PalmerHow serious is the threat from terrorism to the modern world?The suicide bombings in Moscow and Dagestan this week altogether killed 51 and, despite the likely localised inspiration for the attacks, fears of more violence elsewhere in Europe......more
Going solo: Is this the time for freelancers and hyperlocal?
By Ewan Palmer By now it's unlikely that journalists want to hear any more about how their industry is in turmoil. So how about suggesting ideas to sustain the craft: is the future in freelancing? Does it lie......more
MPs as 'cabs for hire': sleaze, lies and lobbying
With trust in politicians already at an all time low after the MP expenses scandal and the election due to be announced any day now, could the row over cash-for-influence be the final act for George Brown and the Labour......more
On the Media: Celebrity dominance of mass media isn't going anywhere
If you're jaded by the vast number of column inches and broadcast airtime given over to the lives of the rich and famous, you may just have to live with it. The verdict of a panel of celebrity experts at......more
Nigeria: Violence, unrest and uncertainty
Nigeria is coming to terms with a spate of violent attacks that have left hundreds dead and a political system mired in uncertainty following the return of ailing president Umaru Yar'Adua. We will attempt to unpick the complex wider political......more
John Simpson: BBC under threat from politicians and Rupert Murdoch
By Gouri Sharma John Simpson is in no doubt over the very real political and regulatory threats the BBC is facing and doesn't trust either of the main UK political parties to protect the organisation.The BBC world affairs editor, who......more
Journalists and kidnap: what happens to the freelances?
BBC journalist Alan Johnston said on his release after 114 days of captivity that he received a "psychological boost" from hearing messages of support from colleagues and well-wishers around the world on the radio he was allowed to listen to.In......more
Timothy Garton Ash on Europe, Obama and the ignorance of George W Bush
By Rebecca Omonira-Oyekanmi The rise of China, not Islamist terrorism, is the story of our time, declared Timothy Garton Ash at the Frontline Club last night. If you missed the event, you can watch the whole thing here... "The story......more
Journalists and kidnap: the modern dangers of reporting from the frontline
"When you get it right you win awards. When you get it wrong people say you're naive." That's how freelance journalist Sean Langan describes the dilemma facing journalists working in hostile conflict zones every day. In a sense, just to......more
The Charles Douglas-Home Journalism Competition
We are pleased to announce that Frontline is to join The Charles Douglas-Home Memorial Trust in running a journalism competition which the Trust has awarded for some time. The winning article will be published in the next issue of Frontline.......more
Ed Kashi at the Frontline: Curse of the Black Gold
Photographer Ed Kashi was at the Frontline Club in March to talk about his work and experiences in the Niger Delta. Sean O'Hagan, who moderated this event, later reviewed Ed's book for his On Photography column in the Guardian- and......more
Samoan Tsunami appeal today @ Financial Times
The Financial Times is hosting an auction of fantastic photographs on Tuesday 9th March to raise funds for Oxfam's relief effort in Samoa. It is seven months since an 8.3 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami in Samoa, American Samoa and......more
Frontline Club publishing update: blogs, podcast and video
We're proud of what we do at the Frontline, bringing our members and guests a unique programme of debates, talks, film screenings and training all year round. But as well as inviting our friends to our home at 13 Norfolk......more
First Wednesday: The challenges of telling the full story of war in Afghanistan
By Heather Christie Media coverage of the conflict in Afghanistan is misinforming the public because it's too heavily influenced by military strategy, practical challenges, and cultural preconceptions. That was the clear message at March's first Wednesday event at the Frontline......more
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