Upon look back on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding in-depth articles emerges. Such pieces delve into multifaceted topics ranging from political intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply human journeys.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a key question: Has the author evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters might now get him killed.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling scale of exploitation it had committed.
The Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would restore the the nation's commitment to human rights. But, the track record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant con artist as she records corrupt clients with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the director's own motives?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective treatment solution – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the uppermost echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that affluent individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to become wary.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a key actor on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
An Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread shock. But the full truth of the events is still partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his situation might improve. I was devastatingly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he might possess the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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