Upon look back on the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional long-form articles stands out. Such pieces explore multifaceted topics including political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Soul of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with scathing satires on autocratic rule. While several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of books. It prompts a key query: Has he turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically re-writing the story of our species. However, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking scale of exploitation it had carried out.
A Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses complex queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the director's true intentions?
A Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, individuals depend on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment solution – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the highest levels of government.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to become wary.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented project?
A Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to manage a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the possibility that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation could turn around. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he might hold the secret to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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