Upon consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles shines. Such pieces explore complex themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the nineties with biting commentaries on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It poses a pertinent question: Has the author evolved into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent bitter argument has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the shocking breadth of abuse it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law
A great many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to international law. However, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A documentary following a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is she truly a new person, and is the director's true methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, families rely on him to restore order.
Can an Famous Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment end – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become wary.
A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Center
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a major actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented role?
A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense shock. But the precise nature of what happened remains partially shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and distributed vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the prospect that their islands may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his situation might turn around. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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