COVER
Afghanistan: Can Obama Sell America on This War? (In the Arena)
The President offered a reasoned case for expansion in Afghanistan. But Americans need inspiration as well
ESSAY
Shrinking The War on Terrorism
Obama's foreign policy takes a narrower view of American power — we can't fight everyone all at once
Unending Crisis
What the Dubai World meltdown says about the state of the global economy
WORLD
A French Paradox
President Nicolas Sarkozy came to power as a straight-talking man of action. But French voters are increasingly puzzled by his policy flip-flops and ideological confusion
ENVIRONMENT
A River Ran Through It
Climate change is melting glaciers high in the Himalayas, threatening crucial water resources for much of Asia — and giving us a convincing reason to fight it
GLOBAL ADVISER
Jakarta (Sense of Place)
Indonesia's capital, as seen through the eyes of its greatest storyteller
The Modern Art of Hospitality (Check In)
A Turin hotel is home to a plethora of paintings, photographs and sculptures
New Wine In Old Vessels (Grapevine)
The Romans have a thing or two to teach us
Ghee Whiz (Amuse-Bouche)
At Singapore's hottest new dining spot, opulent dishes are the order of the day