Lyse Doucet
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Lyse Doucet
In Conversation with Kavita Puri
Lyse Doucet, the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, has reported on some of the world’s most tumultuous events, including the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Arab Spring uprisings.
She offers a deeply humane overview of Afghanistan’s recent history, showing how ordinary Afghans have experienced change and disorder over the past fifty years through the story of Kabul’s first luxury hotel.
Drawing from her extensive frontline reporting and personal experiences, Lyse Doucet highlights the resilience and struggles of the Afghan people. She also examines the broader geopolitical forces that have shaped the region’s complex history.
‘A story of a country and a people, told with knowledge, insight and tenderness.’
Mishal Husain