EDITORIAL HIGHLIGHT

ISSUE DATE: -
April 20, 2009


COVER STORY: -

How Not To Lose in Afghanistan



In this issue:-
The Well
－ In The Arena - Joe Klein behind the scenes in Afghanistan and Pakistan

－ Global Economy - Once the world’s bogeyman, the IMF is recreating itself
during the recession

－ South Africa - The ANC enters the nation’s fourth democratic election
tainted by scandal

－ Interview - Former British PM Tony Blair on the path to peace in the


Middle East
－ U.S. Economy - Mark Zandi forecasts a recovery

－ United States - A string of suicides among Army recruiters raises alarms


Life
－ Cash Crunch - The art of pushing for better severance pay, post-pink slip

－ Health - For kids with ADHD, fidgeting isn’t a distraction but a
learning tool

－ User’s Guide - With the Will and other cool games, Nintendo is on a roll.
And now, a new handheld player! One problem: it’s a total snooze


Global Business
－ Technology - Japanese manufacturers roll out eco-friendly TVs

－ Global Investing - How China became obsessed with 8% growth

－ Books - Working couples, “e-work” and Generation Y


Arts
－ Architecture - Islamic holy buildings have followed a formula for decades.
Now young Muslims are building new mosques-and stirring controversy