While we consider the previous year, a selection of remarkable long-form articles stands out. Such accounts delve into intricate subjects ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with sharp satires on power. Whereas many of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still sell millions of books. It prompts a pertinent query: Has he turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only way out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now cost him his life.
The Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. But, a faction was convinced. The ensuing intense argument has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing scale of abuse it had committed.
The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises complex questions: Is this person genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest moments, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an consistent medical remedy – up until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas influence the highest echelons of government.
The English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp intellect and flawless background, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become wary.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely rich Gulf state has transformed into a major force on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a particular former American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the exact nature of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away vast amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the reality that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could hold the key to who prevails in the global AI race.
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