COVER

Obama Plays Hard Ball (U.S. Election 2012 / Democratic Convention)

His Postpartisanship never stood a chance. If there's a second term, the president plans a different game

The Interview (U.S. Election 2012 / Democratic Convention)

Barack Obama spoke with TIME's Michael Scherer on Aug. 21

VIEWPOINT

Back to the Future

The Non-Aligned Movement may seem like an anachronism. Here's why it's not

LETTERS

WORLD

Star Power (India)

Bollywood icon Aamir Khan wants to change India for the better by casting a harsh spotlight on the nation's injustices

BUSINESS

The New Shape of Retail (Small Business)

Spanx's fun, stylish shapewear is a runaway hit. What next? While traditional retailers scramble to get online, Spanx is opening its own stores. As other high-end, high-concept fashion brands have discovered, there is no substitute for the touch and feel of brick and mortar

THE CULTURE

Show and Tel (Travel)

Making the most of exhibitionistic, hedonistic Tel Aviv