COVER

The Oz Diet (Health)

No more myths. No more fads. What you should eat — and why

WORLD

Caucasian Seeks Friendship (Georgia)

Still smarting from its disastrous war with Russia, Georgia wants strategic alliances in its enemy's backyard. Moscow is not amused

Postcard from Yaxi

A few Chinese are deciding to opt out of their country's economic maelstrom in search of a quieter time. The town where taking it easy has become a way of life

SPORTS

The Healing Game (Rugby)

The Rugby World Cup lets a wounded nation smile again

LETTERS

THE CULTURE

Liquid Assets (Architecture)

In an era of rising sea levels, some Dutch architects see a future on the water

ESSAY

GLOBAL ADVISER