Upon reflect on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth pieces emerges. These pieces probe complex topics including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
The Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the 1990s with scathing satires on power. Whereas several of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This raises a pertinent question: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his only route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could now get him killed.
The Bitter Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as completely rewriting the story of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing bitter argument has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Statesman's Curious Stance on International Law
Numerous voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to international law. But, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses thorny questions: Is this person genuinely a new person, and is the director's own intentions?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest moments, individuals rely on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Renowned Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical end – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to become uneasy.
A Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An incredibly wealthy country has transformed into a key player on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the exact nature of the events remains somewhat unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the prospect that their islands may in the near future be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his life could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could hold the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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