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Why Obama is Disappointing Asia — Even in Indonesia (Diplomacy)
As Barack Obama prepares for a trip to his childhood home in Indonesia, many across Asia are disappointed that he has not delivered on his promise to pay the region more attention
ASIA
Postcard from Bangkok
It's hard to be neutral in a country where not just political parties but also the days of the week are assigned hues and meanings. Parsing the color codes of Thailand
COMMENTARY
What Japan's Years of Paralysis Teach America
Japan's two decades of paralysis provide a lesson for an America in political gridlock
LETTERS
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A Novelist Maneuvers Through China's Politics (Authors)
Chinese literary great Mo Yan owes some of his longevity to artful compromise
GLOBAL ADVISER
A Weekend in Kathmandu (TIME Traveler)
Don't just head for base camp. Take time to enjoy Nepal's busy capital
Slumdog Commissionaire (Next Time You're in ... Cape Town)
Guided tours open the door to Cape Town's notorious townships
Anglo-U.S. Accord (Amuse-Bouche)
Enjoy the honest, rustic flavors of the British gastropub in New York
Relaxing in Raglan (Check In)
Take an opportunity to do not much at all at Raglan's Hidden Valley Luxury Retreat