COVER

Made in the USA (United States / Manufacturing)

Against all odds, Manufacturing is staging a comeback. Why it's rebounding — and what it means for jobs and the economy

VIEWPOINT

The Poisoned Rice Bowl

Nobody starves in China these days, but the country hungers for improvements in the quality of life

BRIEFING

WORLD

Why the Iron Lady Endures (Margaret Thatcher)

Loathed and lauded in equal measure, Margaret Thatcher revitalized conservatism, pushed for the end of communism and left an indelible mark on Britain

Why Obama Won't Help (Syria)

Voices for some kind of military intervention in Syria are growing louder in Washington, but the President worries it would do U.S. interests more harm than good

THE CULTURE

Gifted and Talented (Books)

In a sparkling new novel, friends grow into — or out of--their ambitions

LETTERS