COVER
A Sudden Sayonara for Shinzo Abe
Shinzo Abe wanted Japan to stand tall on the international stage, but his agenda never clicked with a public more concerned about the economy
ASIA
Pakistan's Drama Continues
Nawaz Sharif's brief return before being sent back into exile could trigger a crisis for President Pervez Musharraf — and change the course of the nation
ESSAY
Asia's Call to Arms
Asian nations are growing their arsenals as fast as their economies. Who is the enemy?
BRIEFING
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Will the Poor Always Be with Us?
Poverty is genetic, claims one author. Foreign aid is almost useless, says another
GLOBAL ADVISER
Terracotta Soldiers Marching On (On Show)
China's clay army occupies London
Brewing Up (Amuse-Bouche)
France's microbrewing industry is undergoing a revival
Cuba: Restoration Drama (Check In)
Havana's Hotel Saratoga has been restored to its former five-star glory
Seaside Revelation in Tel Aviv (City Profile)
Night and day, Tel Aviv weds local charm to worldly confidence