While we consider the past year, a selection of outstanding long-form articles stands out. These pieces delve into intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author became known in the nineties with biting critiques on power. While many of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still cost him his life.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our human race. Yet, a faction was convinced. The subsequent bitter controversy has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is she truly a new person, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, people turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an effective treatment solution – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideology shape the highest echelons of the state.
The British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major force on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside Look at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the exact story of what happened remains partially unclear.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the possibility that their islands may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation might turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he may possess the answers to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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