While we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding long-form articles shines. These narratives delve into complex themes including political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with biting critiques on power. While numerous of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. It prompts a key query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only path to escape prison was to join the government military. Following 14 long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as radically re-writing the history of our human race. However, a faction was in agreement. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to international law. But, the performance over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, families depend on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent treatment solution – until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the very highest levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant mind and sterling background, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to become wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich country has become a significant player on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread shock. But the precise story of the events is still somewhat contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered vast amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his life might turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could hold the answers to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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