Upon look back on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional in-depth articles shines. These narratives probe multifaceted subjects including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply human journeys.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Country
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on power. Although several of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This poses a key query: Has he become an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the regime military. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our species. Yet, a faction was persuaded. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is she really a new person, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals rely on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the very highest echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and sterling credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get wary.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a key force on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense outrage. But the full nature of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and showered vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his situation could turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
A Global AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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