As we consider the past year, a assortment of remarkable long-form articles stands out. These narratives explore multifaceted subjects from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still sell millions of books. It raises a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only path out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically re-writing the story of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing heated argument has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on International Law
A great many voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their stickiest hours, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment end – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the very highest echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to get wary.
A Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise story of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the possibility that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they going to go?
One Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his situation could improve. That hope was tragically wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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