COVER
Can Israel Survive Its Assault on Gaza?
The assault on Gaza, no matter how it ends, will not ease the Jewish state's existential anxiety. Peace, not war, is its only hope
GLOBAL BUSINESS
Oil's Sinking Fortunes (Energy)
As oil prices plummet, producers from Iran to Venezuela brace for an uncertain future
BRIEFING
The Moment: Sydney (The Moment)
Australia's loss to South Africa marks the end of an era in international cricket
SPORT
Tennis: Nadal's New Spin
Rafael Nadal's unorthodox game has taken him to the top of tennis. Now he's toying with an even more radical move: joining the mainstream
GLOBAL ADVISER
High and Dry in Chile's Atacama Desert (Time Traveler)
Chile's Atacama Desert has become an unlikely favorite of affluent travelers
Walking the Talk with City Guides (Diversions)
The best city guide is still flesh and blood and gets around on two feet
Jakarta's Temple to Good Taste (After Dark)
Visit Jakarta's Buddha Bar for a Paris-like experience without the attitude
Vintage Models: Chinese Women in Advertising (On Show)
The changing role of women is the theme of a delightful exhibition of prewar Chinese posters
LETTERS
The List Issue: Best and Worst (Inbox)
Paying More for Gas, Voluntarily; Getting Out of Afghanistan