Upon consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable long-form articles shines. These accounts probe multifaceted subjects including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Country
An author became known in the 1990s with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a pertinent question: Has the author evolved into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of prison was to join the government military. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may still get him killed.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the story of our species. But, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent heated argument has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on International Law
Many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras raises complex questions: Is she really a new person, and is the director's true motives?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their stickiest moments, people rely on him to restore order.
Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective medical end – up until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the very highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get suspicious.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly wealthy country has become a key player on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to handle a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of the events remains somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the reality that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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