Upon consider the past year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth stories emerges. Such accounts delve into multifaceted subjects ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
The Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Nation
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp critiques on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. This poses a key question: Has he evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the government military. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers might still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely changing the history of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is she really changed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging moments, people turn to him to restore peace.
Will an Renowned Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an effective medical remedy – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the highest levels of government.
An British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get uneasy.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has become a key actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this unprecedented role?
A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was immense shock. But the full story of the procedures remains somewhat contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered vast sums of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the reality that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his situation might improve. I was tragically wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he could possess the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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