COVER
Locked and Loaded: The Secret World of Extreme Militias (United States)
On the Web and in militia groups, antigovernment extremism is on the rebound. A special investigation
WORLD
Japan and China Square Off in Asia's New Cold War
The latest feud between China and Japan isn't just about territory — it's a wider struggle for supremacy in the region that could draw in the U.S.
GLOBAL BUSINESS
A National Economy — Without the Nation (The Middle East)
West Bank entrepreneurs are building businesses in case peace breaks out
LETTERS
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Postcards from the Edge (Books)
A striking new anthology showcases photographer Dayanita Singh's ability to capture scenes that are intimate, revealing and sometimes unsettling
GLOBAL ADVISER
Super Mario Testino (On Show)
It's all or nothing with fashion photographer Mario Testino
The Boutique Hotel Bandwagon (TIME Traveler)
Are there any uncool, humdrum mainstream hotels left?
Tokyo Calling in Southern California (Amuse-Bouche)
From sushi rolls to ramen bowls, Southern California has had a long-time love affair with Japanese cuisine
Travel Smart in Hong Kong with Ask Ting Ting (Tech Watch)
A new Hong Kong smart phone also introduces the city in over 80 preloaded video clips