As we consider the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles emerges. These narratives delve into multifaceted subjects including political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal stories.
The Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. While many of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. It raises a pertinent question: Has he become an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still get him killed.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the history of our species. Yet, a faction was persuaded. The ensuing bitter argument has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking scale of exploitation it had committed.
A Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous followers hoped that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording poses complex queries: Is this person truly changed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, people turn to him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an reliable treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the very highest echelons of government.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and sterling background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich country has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full nature of the procedures remains partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his situation could improve. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
The International AI Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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