Tales from the new Silk Road
Stories from different players involved in a vast Chinese infrastructure project aimed at expanding trade routes – a “bid to shape our century”.
My déja vu is so extreme I can’t tell what’s real any more
The author’s brain tumour has left him experiencing acute and persistent déja vu – here he his uses his personal experience to explore both the phenomenon and memory more broadly.
Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel
An article revisiting the death of Neil Heywood, the British fixer who died in a hotel room in Chongqing. The piece explores the complex political intrigue that surrounded his demise. The article is accompanied by a five part podcast (bit.ly/bbc-podcast).
Prince of the Forty Thieves
The story of Marcus Robertson – a former Marine, criminal and informant, former Baptist turned imam, and leader of the Forty Thieves gang.
The Quiet American
Paul Manafort is Donald TrumpÕs campaign chairman. This profile delves into his unusual client roster.
Body On The Moor
The story of how the body of an unidentified man came to be found on a moor in the Peak District.
The Tyrant and His Enablers
Stephen Greenblatt, Professor of the Humanities at Harvard and Shakespeare scholar, examines the author’s preoccupation with politics, and more specifically with tyranny and how it comes about.
Inside the Final Days of Robin Williams
The story of Robin Williams’ last days is about his genius, friendship, family and life.
Palantir Knows Everything About You
An investigation into Peter Thiel’s data mining company reveals the extent of the surveillance done by government and corporate clients using their technology.
The Sound And The Fury: Inside The Mystery Of The Havana Embassy
An account of the unexplained health issues encountered by US Embassy staff in Havana, particularly those that were intelligence officers operating under diplomatic cover. The incident has had an enduring impact on America’s diplomatic capabilities in Cuba at a pivotal moment of transition.