COVER
Mandela: His 8 Lessons of Leadership
As he celebrates his 90th birthday, the world's greatest moral leader reflects on a lifetime of service — and what the rest of us can learn from it
EUROPE
Europe's Economy: Falling Down
While the global economy has been hit by a credit meltdown and surging inflation, Europe has proved surprisingly resilient — until now. With growth slowing, stocks in a tailspin and consumer confidence sinking, here's what to watch out for
BUSINESS
Another Fine Mess in the Oil Business (Business | Energy)
BP is embroiled in a ferocious feud with its Russian partners. What's the moral of this sorry tale?
SPORT
Golf: The Path to Perfection
Golfers at the British Open seek an elusive blend of mechanical precision and mental poise
BOOKS
Doris Lessing's Battle Scars
In what she claims is her final book, Doris Lessing makes peace with painful memories of her childhood
GLOBAL ADVISER
One Night in Phnom Penh (TIME Traveler)
Three savvy locals suggest the best way to spend it
In Singapore, They're Making a Meal out of Gastrobars (Amuse Bouche)
A new crop of watering holes are pairing cocktail hour with a new generation of gourmet Singaporean snacks
Sea Change (Next Time You're in ... Queensland)
Agnes Water is a best-kept secret among sun worshippers. But for how much longer?
Wooden Spa (Check In)
Just two hours outside Taipei, a stylish spa hotel offers the best of Taiwanese design and nature
LETTERS
Surviving Disaster (Inbox)
Better Safe than Sorry; Gossip Whirl; Israel's Rising Star; Where's the Veep?