COVER
David Cameron: Class Act
David Cameron looks poised to be Britain's next leader. His meteoric rise is proof of his political prowess — and of how much the country has changed
MUSIC
Glasvegas: All on Black
Riding the odds, Scottish band Glasvegas' debut turns tough tales of real life into soaring anthems
BOOKS
Paul Theroux: Back on the Tracks
Paul Theroux rides the rails from Europe to Japan along a route he followed 30 years ago
GLOBAL ADVISER
A Night at the Opera (Diversions)
One of Hong Kong's most cherished arts venues is under threat
Night Riders (Curtain Raiser)
Singapore gets ready to host its first Formula One Grand Prix in September
Fresh Approaches (Amuse-Bouche)
Get to know what's for dinner a little better at this organic farm and education center in Pocantico Hills, New York
Holidays in Hell (Check In)
Afghanistan's Bamiyan Valley is a peaceful oasis in an otherwise violent land
LETTERS
What Becomes a Leader Most?
Fix the Vote!; You, Too, Can Adore the Snore; A Question of Class; One Size Does Not Fit All; The Ethnic Divide