COVER
Inside the Mind of George W. Bush (Cover Story)
For this President, the essence of wisdom lies in knowing when not to change
ASIA
A Democracy is Shaken
In a divided nation, an attack against Bangladesh's opposition party leader marks a new low
BRIEFING
The Quiet Koreans (Notebook)
With government encouragement, the press keeps Korean troops' low profile in Iraq
Rumors of a Death (Notebook)
Stories that Kim Jong Il's favorite companion has passed away leads to speculation on North Korea's line of succession
Hands Off My Gods (Notebook)
Pop culture's appropriation of Hindu icons has the faithful up in arms
Milestones (Notebook)
Dr. Elisabeth Kbler-Ross dies
Verbatim (Notebook)
Quotes of the week
Letters (Notebook)
Hellish Highways
SPORTS
Beaten, But Not Defeated (Olympics 2004)
It was the losers, as much as the winners, who embodied the spirit of this year's Olympic Games
BUSINESS
Wedding Crasher
An unusual takeover battle is shaking up Japan's consensus-minded bankers
GLOBAL ADVISER
Bound for Glory (TIME Global Adviser)
Japan's Museum Meiji-Mura is part theme park, part living history
Foam Party (TIME Global Adviser)
Get soggy at Munich's legendary Oktoberfest
Board Meetings (TIME Global Adviser)
Want to learn to surf? Try Asia's easy beaches and affordable surf schools
Cosmetic Comeback (TIME Global Adviser)
Powder to the People
Health (TIME Global Adviser)
Does poetry make the heart grow stronger?
Question Time (TIME Global Adviser)
Do Toddlers Need Seats?