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
ESSAY
First, Fix the Plumbing
Politics and sanitation could take the shine off India's market reforms
THE CULTURE
Disenchantment (Books)
J.K. Rowling's first literary novel for adults is a surprising triumph
Monumental (Travel)
Istanbul's dazzling architecture
WORLD
The Twilight of Chávez
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?
The Revolution Will Be Puppetized (Dispatch)
The online hit Top Goon satirizes Syria's ruler — and his enemies