Upon reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional long-form pieces shines. These narratives delve into complex subjects including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
The Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of books. It poses a key question: Has he become an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only path to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the story of our human race. However, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent intense argument has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing scale of exploitation it had committed.
The Statesman's Curious Record on Human Rights
Numerous supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the track record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A film following a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she truly changed, and what are the director's own motives?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals depend on him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme 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.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings shape the uppermost levels of the state.
The English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they started to become uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a key player on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the full truth of the events is still partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous sums of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the reality that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation might turn around. I was tragically mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he might possess the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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