As we look back on the previous year, a selection of outstanding in-depth articles emerges. Such accounts delve into complex themes including geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal sagas.
A Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with biting critiques on power. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. This raises a key query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers could now cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely changing the narrative of our species. However, a faction was convinced. The resulting intense controversy has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
Many followers anticipated that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is this person really reformed, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, people turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Famous Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical end – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become wary.
The Small State That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has become a significant actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most intractable disputes. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the precise story of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the possibility that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation might change for the better. I was tragically wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he could hold the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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