Upon look back on the past year, a assortment of exceptional long-form articles stands out. Such accounts delve into multifaceted topics including political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the nineties with biting satires on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a pressing question: Has he become an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now get him killed.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically rewriting the history of our species. Yet, a faction was convinced. The subsequent heated argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling breadth of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. But, the track record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises thorny questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, people rely on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent medical end – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology influence the uppermost levels of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to become wary.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a significant actor on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented role?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was immense outrage. But the exact story of the procedures is still partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and given away huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his situation could improve. I was sadly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may possess the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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