While we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable long-form articles shines. Such accounts explore intricate themes including geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. This prompts a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still cost him his life.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely re-writing the history of our species. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A film following a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest moments, families turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical end – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas shape the very highest echelons of government.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and sterling background, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to become wary.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has become a key actor on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous sums of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the prospect that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his situation might turn around. I was sadly wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could possess the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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