COVER

Afghan Women and the Return of the Taliban (World)

As the U.S. searches for a way out of Afghanistan, some policy-makers suggest negotiating with the Taliban. But that would spell disaster for half the country's population

What's Hard to Look At (To Our Readers)

This week's cover is disturbing, but the reality it shows in Afghanistan is something from which we cannot turn away

GLOBAL BUSINESS

LETTERS

WORLD

Rwanda's Rebel Reformer: Paul Kagame

Human-rights groups describe Paul Kagame as a dictator. The U.N. calls him a development star. How Rwanda's President is charting a new course for his country — and Africa

GLOBAL ADVISER