Upon reflect on the previous year, a assortment of exceptional in-depth articles stands out. These accounts delve into multifaceted topics from geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
The Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting satires on autocratic rule. Although several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It poses a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only route out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers could still get him killed.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing intense scholarly debate has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking extent of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their most challenging hours, families rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable treatment end – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings shape the highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and sterling credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get wary.
A Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of what happened is still partially contested.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered enormous sums of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may soon be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation could turn around. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he may possess the answers to who prevails in the global AI race.
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