COVER

Restoring the American Dream (United States)

The grim reality is that technology and globalization are shattering the middle class. With the midterms around the corner, the good news is that a bipartisan policy agenda can return the country to prosperity. But no one says it will be easy

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Learning Curve (Education)

American universities are rushing to set up shop in India. But local entrepreneurs have the inside track

WORLD

Reform, Oui. Sarko, Non

Despite the strikes, most French agree change is necessary to fix their economy. They just don't trust their President to do it right

India's Scourge

The Maoist Naxal rebellion is not just a violent and enduring insurgency. It also reflects India's failure to lift up its neediest people

LETTERS