In this issue
Edition: Asia
Vol. 176, No. 15

COVER
Locked and Loaded: The Secret World of Extreme Militias (United States)
By BARTON GELLMAN
On the Web and in militia groups, antigovernment extremism is on the rebound.
A special investigation

WORLD
Asia's New Cold War
By HANNAH BEECH / BEIJING
The latest feud between China and Japan isn't just about territory 窶・it's a wider
struggle for supremacy in the region that could draw in the U.S.

GLOBAL BUSINESS
A National Economy 窶・Without the Nation (The Middle East)
By STACY PERMAN / RAMALLAH
West Bank entrepreneurs are building businesses in case peace breaks out
ARTS
Postcards from the Edge (Books)
By SIDDHARTH DHANVANT SHANGHVI
A striking new anthology showcases photographer Dayanita Singh's ability to
capture scenes that are intimate, revealing and sometimes unsettling

GLOBAL ADVISER
Super Mario Testino (On Show)
By LIAM FITZPATRICK
It's all or nothing with fashion photographer Mario Testino

The Boutique Hotel Bandwagon (TIME Traveler)
By MATTHEW LINK
Are there any uncool, humdrum mainstream hotels left?

Tokyo Calling in Southern California (Amuse-Bouche)
By DAVID KAUFMAN
From sushi rolls to ramen bowls, Southern California has had a long-time love
affair with Japanese cuisine

Travel Smart in Hong Kong with Ask Ting Ting (Tech Watch)
By HANS VILLARICA
A new Hong Kong smart phone also introduces the city in over 80 preloaded video
clips

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