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Sandstorm: Libya in the Time of Revolution

on April 27, 2012 2:00 PM

 By Nicky Armstrong Rasha Qandeel, a presenter with BBC Arabic was joined last night by Lindsey Hilsum to discuss her experiences in Libya and her new book Sandstorm Libya in the time of Revolution. Hilsum, a  International Editor at Channel......more

Writing Libya's revolution

on April 27, 2012 11:04 AM

By Richard NieldSpeaking to a packed Frontline Club on 26th April, Channel 4 News' International Editor Lindsey Hilsum shared a fascinating personal insight into the revolution in Libya last year that overthrew the regime of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi after 42......more

What next for Putin's Russia?

on March 27, 2012 12:09 AM

By Alan Selby Against a backdrop of growing discontent, and widespread allegations of fraud, Russia's recent elections heralded Vladimir Putin’s re-election to the presidency. The man who many still saw as Russia's de facto leader will now resume his tenure,......more

Jonathan Steele on a career that began with 'an enormous dose of luck'

on November 9, 2011 8:48 AM

By Olivia HeathAward-winning journalist Jonathan Steele discussed his views on the war in Afghanistan and the changing role of the foreign correspondent on Tuesday night  at the Frontline Club. In conversation with freelance journalist Tom Finn, The Guardian correspondent recalled his reportage......more