COVER
The Nation That Fell To Earth (Cover Story)
Did the U.S. overreact to Sept. 11? Niall Ferguson, one of the world's leading historians, speculates on how future generations will judge the war on terrorismand on what it will take for America to win it
ASIA
Divided We Fall (Viewpoint)
Pakistan's increasing polarization can be cured by democracy
GLOBAL ADVISER
Small Is Beautiful (Check In)
Bangkok gets a long-overdue renaissance in boutique hotels
Push the Boat Out (Curtain Raiser)
A floating exhibition of the world's most luxurious yachts inwhere else?Monaco
Spa Wars (Diversions)
Pamper yourself in Asia's new crop of megaspas
Vintage Buzz (Grapevine)
Waiheke's fine terroir and unique climate produce a remarkable vintage for this fledgling New Zealand district
SOCIETY
Learning the Art of Giving
Asia's superrich are grappling with an enviable new challenge: how to give away their billions
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
What's Unavoidable, Unmissable and Uncovered This Fall (Show Business)
Asia's hitsand what you might otherwise missthis season
BRIEFING
Hu's Pension Power Play (Notebook)
A scandal in Shanghai could help China's President consolidate power
Should Chen Go? (Notebook)
A TIME/CNN survey sounds out Taiwan residents on their controversial President
Appreciation (Notebook)
Naguib Mahfouz, 1911-2006
Milestones (Notebook)
Verbatim (Notebook)
Letters (Notebook)
In Marco Polo's Footsteps