While we reflect on the previous year, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. These accounts explore intricate themes ranging from political machinations and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with biting satires on authoritarianism. While many of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing query: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. But, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting bitter controversy has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of abuse it had carried out.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on International Law
A great many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A film following a remorseful con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises complex questions: Is this person really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest times, people turn to him to bring back order.
Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment end – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
An English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that affluent individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become wary.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a key force on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise truth of the events is still partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and distributed huge sums of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the prospect that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his life might turn around. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could hold the secret to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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