Upon look back on the past year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. These pieces explore multifaceted subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a key query: Has the author become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only way out of incarceration was to join the government forces. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might still cost him his life.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as radically rewriting the story of our human race. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling scale of mistreatment it had committed.
The Statesman's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many voters expected that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A film following a repentant con artist as she records corrupt clients with covert recording poses difficult questions: Is she really changed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, families depend on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the highest echelons of government.
The British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and sterling background, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become suspicious.
A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely rich Gulf state has become a key force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was immense outrage. But the precise nature of what happened remains somewhat unclear.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his life might improve. I was sadly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he may hold the secret to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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