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Upon consider the year gone by, a selection of remarkable in-depth articles shines. These accounts delve into complex subjects from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal stories.

The Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country

Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting critiques on power. Although numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It raises a pressing query: Has he become an supporter for the regime?

Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War

The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. After 14 years, his past as one of Assad's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.

The Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins

The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the story of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing bitter controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.

The UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.

A Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law

Many followers hoped 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 strikingly mixed.

Breaking a Country's Myth

A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises complex questions: Is this person really changed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?

The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains

From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, people turn to him to bring back normalcy.

Can an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?

More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy

Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an effective treatment solution – until possibly now.

A Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Politics

A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the highest echelons of government.

An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret

With his brilliant intellect and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get uneasy.

The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub

An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious endeavor?

An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle

Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.

Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case

What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn infant?

An End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning

When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.

A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers

When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the precise nature of the events remains somewhat contested.

A "Mozart" of the Attention Age

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away vast amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of daring genius?

Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas

With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the possibility that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to go?

A Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution

As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation might turn around. I was sadly wrong.

The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move

In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could hold the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.

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