COVER
On the Road Again: The Global Recession Scatters Workers (World / Migration)
The recession is costing the world's army of migrant workers their jobs. Some are headed for greener pastures. Some are headed home, where poverty awaits
WORLD
Russia Rearms: Modernizing a Soviet-Era Military
With the economy sputtering, Moscow plans to spend big on weapons production — to boost its own armed forces and exports
COMMENTARY
Water Fight
The race for clean, plentiful water could spark future conflicts, especially in Asia
LIFE
Logging On to the Ivy League (Education)
Why top-tier universities are racing to give the public free online access to their best lecturers
ESSAY
Color Line
How civil unrest has divided — and changed — the kingdom of Thailand
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Anatomy of a Forgotten Conflict (Books)
A new study sheds light on southern Thailand's murky insurgency
Louise Ho's Short List
TIME's picks for the week
GLOBAL ADVISER
A Perfect Weekend in Seminyak, Bali (Diversions)
Eat, drink, dance, and surf in this beachfront town that brings you off-the-beaten-path Bali at its best
Louisville's Art of Hospitality (Check In)
The world-class collection at the 21C Museum Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky brings great modern art to a good old boys' southern city
When In Emilia-Romagna (Amuse-Bouche)
Five must-eats for foodies in Italy's Emilia-Romagna province
The Return of Bogotá (TIME Traveler)
After years of violent unrest, Colombia's capital is luring visitors again