COVER
The Mormon In Mitt (United States)
Romney's Faith is central to his life and may be critical to any comeback. What the history of Mormonism tells us about his vision, values — and pragmatism
WORLD
The Twilight of Chávez: Are the Supporters of Venezuela's President Ready to Revolt?
Venezuela's President rose to power on the support of the barrios. Now, in a tight re-election battle, many of his supporters are ready to revolt
The Rise Of The Salafis
Political Islam's radical fringe is using new freedoms to disrupt the transition to democracy. Will it ruin the promise of the Arab Spring?
LETTERS
Yemen Fights Back (Inbox)
Unsung Champion; Eat at Your Own Risk; Subsidized U.S. Lives; A Narrow Spotlight
COMMENTARY
Old Borders, New Realities (In the Arena)
The next President will confront a Middle East that looks nothing like the past
THE CULTURE
Disenchantment (Books)
J.K. Rowling's first literary novel for adults is a surprising triumph
Monumental: Istanbul's Dazzling Architecture (Travel)
Steeped in history and diversity, Istanbul is an architectural paragon
THE WELL
With Top Goon, the Revolution Will Be Puppetized (Dispatch)
The online hit Top Goon satirizes Syria's ruler — and his enemies
ESSAY
First, Fix the Plumbing
Politics and sanitation could take the shine off India's market reforms