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Edition: Asia
Vol. 174, No. 14


COVER
A Window On the War in Afghanistan

By RICHARD LACAYO
As Washington debates what to do about the deteriorating situation
in Afghanistan, photographer Adam Ferguson captures and describes
the daily lives of the men fighting it

What Should We Do Now? Two Views (World)

By PETER BERGEN AND LESLIE H. GELB
Is it time for the U.S. military to turn Afghanistan over, or is
time for our troops to stay the course?



NOTEBOOK
The Moment (Briefing)

By ZOHER ABDOOLCARIM
9|30|09: Padang



GLOBAL BUSINESS
The Evolution of Asia (Book Excerpt)
Why the region’s continuing economic progress depends upon new policies
for a postcrisis world



ARTS
Iwan Tirta’s Short List


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ESSAY
American Lament

By MICHAEL SCHUMAN
True, the U.S. has lost its way, but, at its best, it is still a source
of inspiration for the world



GLOBAL ADVISER
Five Reasons to Visit Newfoundland (Diversions)

By JINI REDDY
Newfoundland might fly under the radar, but Canada’s easternmost province
is astonishingly photogenic

Montenegro: Europe’s New Ski Destination (Great Outdoors)

By SIMON KELTON
Why you should forget about Aspen or the Alps and head for Montenegro

One Night in Milan (TIME Traveler)
What to do on your big night out in Italy’s fashion capital

The Maldives New Treasure: Shangri La Villingili (Check In)

By JOAN KOH
A new resort in the Maldives’ lush south is worth a visit next



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