While we consider the previous year, a assortment of exceptional long-form articles stands out. Such narratives probe intricate subjects from political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with scathing commentaries on power. Although several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing question: Has he become an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only way out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers may now cost him his life.
The Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally rewriting the history of our species. Yet, a faction was convinced. The ensuing intense argument has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on International Law
A great many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is she really changed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, people turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Renowned Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical solution – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the very highest levels of government.
An English Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to become uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full nature of what happened remains partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the reality that their home may soon be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his situation might change for the better. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A Global AI Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he may possess the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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