August 5, 2013 | Vol. 182, No. 6

COVER
Broken City (U.S. Economy)
How Detroit’s epic bankruptcy could help the rest of America

COMMENTARY
A Fool’s Errand Worth Pursuing (Worldview)
There are many reasons the Mideast peace negotiations could fail ― but no reason not to try
The Half-Blood Prince
Britain welcomes an heir, born to a future King and (gasp!) a commoner

VIEWPOINT
Absence of Justice
The case of the Beijing airport bomber spotlights how the abused in China cannot get redress

WORLD
Meet the Female Members of the Afghan Military’s Elite Special Forces
In a country known for its harsh attitudes to women, they have everything to fight for
The World’s Most Dangerous Man (Terrorism)
Ibrahim Al-Asiri’s unique bombmaking skills make him the Obama administration’s top target

UNITED STATES
Heirs to the Thrones (Bloodlines)
Never mind the U.S. Constitution’s prohibition on American political royalty. Family dynasties still rule

LETTERS
Road to Joy (Conversation)