In this issue
Edition: Asia
Vol. 174, No. 23


COVER
Afghanistan: Can Obama Sell America on This War? (In the Arena)

By JOE KLEIN
The President offered a reasoned case for expansion in Afghanistan.
But Americans need inspiration as well



ESSAY
Shrinking The War on Terrorism

By PETER BEINART
Obama’s foreign policy takes a narrower view of American power ・we can’t
fight everyone all at once

Unending Crisis

By MICHAEL SCHUMAN
What the Dubai World meltdown says about the state of the global economy



WORLD
A French Paradox

By BRUCE CRUMLEY / PARIS
President Nicolas Sarkozy came to power as a straight-talking man of action.
But French voters are increasingly puzzled by his policy flip-flops and
ideological confusion

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ENVIRONMENT
A River Ran Through It

By BRYAN WALSH / LEH
Climate change is melting glaciers high in the Himalayas, threatening
crucial water resources for much of Asia ・and giving us a convincing
reason to fight it



GLOBAL ADVISER
Jakarta (Sense of Place)

By TIM KINDSETH
Indonesia’s capital, as seen through the eyes of its greatest storyteller

The Modern Art of Hospitality (Check In)

By RACHEL SPENCE
A Turin hotel is home to a plethora of paintings, photographs and sculptures

New Wine In Old Vessels (Grapevine)

By JEFFREY T. IVERSON
The Romans have a thing or two to teach us

Ghee Whiz (Amuse-Bouche)

By JOAN KOH
At Singapore’s hottest new dining spot, opulent dishes are the order
of the day



LETTERS
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