As we consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable in-depth articles emerges. These narratives explore complex subjects from political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human stories.
The Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author became known in the 1990s with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. It poses a pertinent question: Has he turned into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his only path out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could still cost him his life.
A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was persuaded. The ensuing bitter argument has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the shocking scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous followers anticipated that the prime minister would restore the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises complex queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest hours, families turn to him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective treatment end – up until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology shape the very highest echelons of government.
The English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to get suspicious.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has become a key actor on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to manage a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the full truth of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered huge amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the prospect that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his situation could change for the better. I was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could hold the key to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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