July 31, 2006 | Vol. 168 No. 5

Six Keys to Peace (The Way Out)

It isn't rocket science, but the playbook for bringing stability to the Middle East requires American commitment, Israeli restraint, Arab flexibility--and a little luck in Iraq

What Was He Thinking? (The Way Out)

Israel's Olmert may have misjudged Hizballah, but he's digging in for a fight. The outcome will determine both his future and the prospects for Middle East peace.

Photo Essay Inside Hizballah An exclusive look inside the militant group at the center of Mideast crisis

Inside Hizballah (The Way Out)

Granted unprecedented access to the militant group, photographer Alexandra Avakian captured these intimate portraits of the men, women and children caught up in the struggle with Israel

Hizballah Nation (The Way Out)

How the Lebanese militants morphed from guerrilla group to political party and then set off the confrontation that has the world on edge

Why Iran Isn't Cheering (The Way Out)

Hizballah may be Tehrans client, but the conflict hasnt been welcomed by many Iranians

The Damage Done (The Way Out)

Stem Cell Central

American researchers--fed up with politics getting in the way of science--are packing up and heading to Singapore, which is delighted to have them

Milestones Jul. 31, 2006 (Notebook)

What's Next: Jul. 31, 2006 (Notebook)

Illegals? Not In These Towns (Notebook)

Lieberman's Last Stand (Notebook / In the Arena)

The Connecticut Senator's almost saintly civility may be coming back to haunt him on Iraq

A Battle for Military Bucks (Notebook)

Where's the Buzz? (Notebook)

Update: Jul. 31, 2006 (Notebook)

Verbatim: Jul. 31, 2006 (Notebook)

Punchlines: Jul. 31, 2006 (Punchlines)

Numbers: Jul. 31, 2006 (Numbers)

It's All Relative (Notebook)

Need To Know: The Rising Toll in Iraq (Notebook / Need To Know)