COVER

How to Walk Away

Withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq won't end the war. But if done right, it could save American lives, contain the violence and restore U.S. credibility. Here's why

Who Lost Pakistan?

Why a key U.S. ally in the war on terrorism is letting al-Qaeda get stronger

ASIA

Thailand's Endless Woe

Why the troop surge in Thailand's embattled south won't break the region's cycle of violence and sorrow

SOCIETY

Vietnam: School's Out

Vietnam's youths desperately want a college education — even though many universities don't make the grade

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Book Excerpt: Coping Strategies

In a passage from her new book, Robyn Meredith examines the tectonic shifts in global power brought on by the rise of China and India, the perils of protectionism, and how the West can adapt to remain competitive in the 21st century

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT