COVER
Flash Point (World / The Middle East)
A chain of violence from Cairo to Benghazi raises the question, Did the Arab Spring make the Middle East more dangerous?
September Surprise (United States)
Romney's first response to the Libya attack was to attack Obama. Was that wise?
Strong Man (World / Rwanda)
Rwanda's battle-hardened President, Paul Kagame, is under attack by the West. He's ready for the fight
WORLD
One Nation Under Sanctions (Iran)
The big economic squeeze is taking its toll on Iran. But is it enough to change Tehran's mind on nukes?
COMMENTARY
Consensus Out of the Euro Zone Crisis
As the euro zone struggles to avoid breakup, its members find common ground
BUSINESS
The New Great Wall Of China
After years of relative openness, Beijing is pulling back on reform. Frustrated foreign companies say the field has tilted against them
ESSAY
Chinese Whispers
A supposedly smooth transfer of power grows more baffling by the day
THE CULTURE
A Perfect Day in Paris (Travel)
What to do in the capital of style? Ask the experts
10 QUESTIONS
10 Questions for Tim Berners-Lee
The inventor of the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee, on how to use the Internet, spam and shunning fame
LETTERS
Romney the Businessman (Inbox)
Ryan to the Rescue?; Paralympic Hero; Tribute to Meles; Tragedy in South Africa