COVER

Why Pakistan Matters

Benazir Bhutto's assassination has plunged the Muslim nuclear power into chaos. Now the Bush Administration must help undo decades of flawed U.S. policy to save Pakistan

AFRICA

Kenya: Flashpoint

After a contested election, Kenya descends into tribal violence. And neither side seems willing to compromise

ARTS

LETTERS

FRANCE

A Fine Furor in France (Culture)

We're delighted that Donald Morrison's cover story on French culture provoked such a lively exchange of views

GLOBAL ADVISER

Cutting It (Next Time You're In ... Hong Kong)

Hong Kong's Mandarin Barber offers the traditional shave and a haircut for substantially more than two bits

Coming Alive (Check In)

Jordan's Dead Sea is anything but, buoyed on a new wave of swanky resorts and hotels