Upon consider the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional long-form articles emerges. These accounts probe complex subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal sagas.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp satires on power. Whereas numerous of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It poses a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only way to escape prison was to join the government forces. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still get him killed.
The Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as completely rewriting the story of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing heated controversy has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing scale of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest times, people turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable medical end – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology shape the very highest echelons of government.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to become wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An incredibly rich country has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the full story of what happened is still somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away huge sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation might turn around. I was sadly misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might hold the key to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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