Upon reflect on the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles stands out. These accounts probe multifaceted subjects from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human sagas.
A Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. It raises a pressing query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers might still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the story of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many followers anticipated that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses complex queries: Is she really changed, and what are the director's true motives?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest times, people turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an reliable medical remedy – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology shape the highest echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and sterling background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Then they started to get uneasy.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich country has become a major force on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the reality that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. That hope was tragically wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might hold the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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