COVER

COMMENTARY

WORLD

The Cult of Bashar Assad (Syria)

Even the Syrian President's father didn't want him to rule Syria. But the accidental dictator won't give in

ESSAY

Under a Chinese Moon

Beijing's commitment to manned space flight is a reminder of what the U.S. could once do

UNITED STATES

VIEWPOINT

THE CULTURE

10 Questions for Yoko Ono

Artist and activist Yoko Ono on creativity, John Lennon's legacy and why she feels no need to retire

LETTERS