Upon consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable long-form articles emerges. Such accounts probe complex themes ranging from political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal stories.
The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Country
An author became known in the 1990s with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his literary peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It raises a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only path out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now cost him his life.
A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our species. Yet, a faction was convinced. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking scale of abuse it had carried out.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A film featuring a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is she really a new person, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their most challenging moments, people rely on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent medical end – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the highest levels of government.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Then they started to get wary.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a significant player on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the prospect that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his life might change for the better. That hope was tragically wrong.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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