COVER
The Meaning of Michelle Obama (United States)
She's beaten back criticism and caricature to become the most watched First Lady in a generation. An intimate look at how Michelle Obama is changing the White House — and America — forever
ASIA
Rebuilding The Middle Kingdom
To cushion itself against recession, China is investing in one of the most ambitious public-works programs ever seen
The CIA's Silent War in Pakistan
In the fight against al-Qaeda, pilotless drones are redefining warfare. But they could be doing more harm than good
LETTERS
Inbox
COMMENTARY
Falling Short
India's elections are open and spectacular, but they often do not deliver real change
GLOBAL BUSINESS
Flirting with Disaster (Megacities)
Naples is chaotic, beautiful, ungovernable — and plans carefully for the worst
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Remember Em? (Music)
The same old Eminem returns to a different world
ESSAY
Casualty of War
Instead of spreading information, Pakistan's media are fanning the flames of paranoia