COVER

UNITED STATES

The New Agenda (Election 2008)

You don't hoard political capital in a crisis. Here are five steps that would help get America back on track

WORLD

Postcard from Kogelo

As Barack Obama becomes the first black U.S. President, his relatives adopt his win as their own. In western Kenya, watching the dream become reality

ESSAY

Passing the Torch (In the Arena)

Obama's victory heralds a new generation of leaders — and an America that is still taking shape

GLOBAL ADVISER

Tokyo's Vintage Scene (Style Watch)

Head to some of Tokyo's hippest neighborhoods to find the oldest treasures in this fashion capital

A Kazakstan Retreat (The Great Outdoors)

The Klimovka Recreation Center offers unique access to this remote corner of Kazakstan

India's New Wines (Grapevine)

The subcontinent's Nashik region is slowly starting to produce palatable wines

LETTERS