Upon look back on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. These accounts probe complex subjects from political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal journeys.
A Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with scathing commentaries on power. Although many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. This prompts a pressing query: Has he turned into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole path to escape prison was to join the government forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as completely re-writing the story of our human race. But, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
A great many supporters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's commitment to international law. But, the performance over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is this person really a new person, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an effective medical solution – up until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the very highest levels of government.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become wary.
The Small State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious project?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to handle a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of what happened is still partially contested.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the reality that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life could improve. That hope was sadly wrong.
The Global AI Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could possess the answers to who prevails in the global AI race.
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