I myself have not covered wars. Possibly the closest encounter would be a visit to Beirut last year, where the remnants of civil war and racial conflict still lingers, despite the modern lush economic development in the central city. It is such a fascinating place that deserves more than just a simple 7-day visit. read more
I myself have not covered wars. Possibly the closest encounter would be a visit to Beirut last year, where the remnants of civil war and racial conflict still lingers, despite the modern lush economic development in the central city. read more
Reporting from war zones has always been a dicey proposition, but the last few years of covering conflicts have become a particularly dark and depressing time for journalists in conflicts. Two recent articles on the subject paint a rather bleak picture of a profession where death is ever present and glory is the only reward. read more
The abductions and killings of James Foley and Steven Sotloff in Syria captured America's attention, but the dangerous conditions and low pay that today's freelance war correspondents face rarely make headlines. read more