As we look back on the past year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. Such narratives explore complex themes ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp satires on authoritarianism. Although several of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of books. This poses a pressing query: Has he become an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape prison was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now cost him his life.
A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically rewriting the history of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing heated controversy has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Curious Record on International Law
Many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she records corrupt clients with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is she truly changed, and is the director's true motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment solution – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology shape the highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to get suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich Gulf state has become a significant actor on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to handle a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the precise nature of what happened remains partially unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and distributed huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his life could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could possess the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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