Upon look back on the year gone by, a selection of exceptional feature-length articles shines. Such accounts probe multifaceted topics including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
The Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. Whereas several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. This raises a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only path out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now cost him his life.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent intense controversy has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on International Law
Many followers anticipated that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises complex questions: Is this person really changed, and what are the director's true methods?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest moments, families depend on him to restore peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an consistent medical end – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the highest echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling background, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become wary.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An extremely rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this ambitious role?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the exact nature of what happened remains partially unclear.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and distributed enormous amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
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 critical question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation might change for the better. I was tragically wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the key to who wins the global AI race.
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