January 16, 2012 | Vol. 179, No. 2

COVER
Though Violent and Unstable, Karachi Is Pakistan's Lifeline (World)
If Pakistan can alter the course of global security, Karachi can alter the course
of Pakistan. Inside one of the most violent cities on earth

COMMENTARY
Neither Independence nor Unification
With elections looming, Taiwan needs a new way to frame its relations with China

WORLD
How the ANC Lost Its Way
The legendary liberation movement celebrates its centenary, but the party of
Mandela has done far too little for a still divided South Africa

BUSINESS
Red State, Green City (Sustainability)
Austin is defying conservative Texas to become the country's clean-tech hub

THE CULTURE
Cambodia's Comeback Spice: The Legendary Kampot Pepper (Food)
The slow revival of Cambodia's legendary Kampot pepper

Think Ink
Why print is being passionately embraced by a new wave of designers

TRAVEL
The Big Time (Next Time You're in ... Orissa)
The Shree Jagannath Temple is all about superlatives

Five Reasons to Visit Monaco (Roam)
After all, 007 kept coming back for more

LETTERS
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