As we look back on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable in-depth articles shines. Such accounts explore complex topics from political machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the 1990s with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. This poses a key question: Has the author become an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may now cost him his life.
A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely re-writing the story of our human race. However, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing bitter argument has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
Many voters hoped that the prime minister would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording poses difficult questions: Is she really reformed, and what are the director's true methods?
A Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, families rely on him to bring back peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the highest echelons of the state.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An incredibly rich country has become a significant actor on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the full truth of the events is still partially contested.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the reality that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his situation could improve. I was sadly mistaken.
The Global AI Race and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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