COVER

Big Brotherhood (World)

China is undergoing a rare leadership transition at a time of rising social tensions. Inside the world's biggest security state

UNITED STATES

The Phenom

Paul Ryan made his name as a budget geek. But on the campaign trail he's been more performer than wonk

BUSINESS

The Pursuit Of Happiness (Sustainability)

What makes us happy? Bhutan's bold attempt to quantify national well-being and achieve sustainable development has pushed economists in the West to find their own paths

LETTERS

WORLD

Doing It Their Way

Frustrated by Japan's stagnation, a restless new generation is learning to get ahead by working outside the system

THE CULTURE

A Dead Cert (Travel)

Copenhagen does Halloween with flair

VIEWPOINT

Latin King

How did a weakened Hugo Chávez hold on to Venezuela's presidency?