COVER
Big Brotherhood (World)
China is undergoing a rare leadership transition at a time of rising social tensions. Inside the world's biggest security state
WORLD
The Cocaine Crisis: How the Drug Trade Is Ruining West Africa
How the drug trade is ruining West Africa
Doing It Their Way
Frustrated by Japan's stagnation, a restless new generation is learning to get ahead by working outside the system
VIEWPOINT
Latin King: How did a Weakened Chávez Retain Venezuela's Presidency?
How did a weakened Hugo Chávez hold on to Venezuela's presidency?
THE CULTURE
A Dead Cert (Travel)
Copenhagen does Halloween with flair
UNITED STATES
The Phenom
Paul Ryan made his name as a budget geek. But on the campaign trail he's been more performer than wonk
COMMENTARY
Get Down off the Mountaintop (In the Arena)
Obama needs to embrace politics if he wants to win this thing
10 QUESTIONS
10 Questions for Tsakhia Elbegdorj
Mongolia's President Tsakhia Elbegdorj on democracy, corruption and his resource-rich nation's place in the world
LETTERS
Glass Half Full (Inbox)
Feuding Neighbors; We Are the 47%; Big Coal Fights Back; Anger Management