COVER
Afghanistan: Can Obama Sell America on This War?
The President offered a reasoned case for expansion in Afghanistan. But Americans need inspiration as well
Shrinking the War on Terrorism (Essay)
Obama's foreign policy takes a narrower view of American power — you can't fight everyone all at once
WORLD
Nicolas Sarkozy: A French Paradox
President Nicolas Sarkozy came to power as a straight-talking man of action. But French voters are increasingly puzzled by his policy flip-flops and ideological confusion
POSTCARD FROM
Belfast
Young men are turning away from the priesthood in one of Europe's traditional Catholic strongholds. Some dioceses could soon be without priests if new recruits aren't found — quickly
GLOBAL ADVISER
Jakarta (Sense of Place)
Indonesia's capital, as seen through the eyes of its greatest storyteller
The Modern Art of Hospitality (Check In)
A Turin hotel is home to a plethora of paintings, photographs and sculptures
New Wine In Old Vessels (Grapevine)
The Romans have a thing or two to teach us
Ghee Whiz (Amuse-Bouche)
At Singapore's hottest new dining spot, opulent dishes are the order of the day
LETTERS
Tragedy at Fort Hood (Inbox)
My Kid Could Have Invented That!; Debating Afghanistan; With Education for All