Date: 02/12/2026
Time: 19:00
Until: 20:30
Venue: Rolle Building/Zoom
Join us to discuss The Finest Hotel in Kabul A People’s History of Afghanistan by Lyse Doucet
Join acclaimed BBC journalist Lyse Doucet as she takes you inside the Intercontinental Hotel, a landmark in Afghanistan’s capital since 1969. Through the lives of its staff and guests, she explores a country shaped by decades of conflict, political upheaval and profound change. Journalists, businessmen, politicians, brides, Taliban – everyone visits the Inter-Con. Through the story of one hotel, Doucet reveals the resilience, hopes and fears of ordinary Afghans navigating extraordinary circumstances.
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Venue: Rolle Building Room 002, University of Plymouth
Zoom: To help ensure a secure session, please email dde@globalcentredevon.org.uk to obtain the link.