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
For Young Pakistanis, Democracy's a Drag
Despite years of military rule, a nation's youth can't get excited about civilian government. Here's why
The Poisoned Rice Bowl
Nobody starves in China these days, but the country hungers for improvements in the quality of life
BRIEFING
The World's Most Influential People
We asked four TIME 100 alums to present their top choice for our 2013 edition
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