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The Trouble with Thailand
Bombings in Bangkok cap an unhappy year for the Land of Smiles, which has been roiled by a coup, economic-policy miscues and an ongoing Muslim insurgency

Indonesia's Perilous Skies
As rescuers continue the search for a downed Indonesian airliner, some say the country's aviation industry has grown too far, too fast

Can the Afghans Defend Themselves?
As in Iraq, an exit strategy for foreign troops depends on building up the Afghan army. But recruiting new soldiers is growing more difficult



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The Doctor is Out
As Dr. Mahathir Mohamad prepares to resign as Malaysia's Prime Minister, TIME takes a look at the nation he leaves behind

Regime Change
After 22 years in power, Mahathir Mohamad is stepping down. Can Malaysia thrive without him?
Viewpoint: The Last of the Strongmen
Even with Mahathir gone, Asian authoritarianism is alive and kicking

"How Dare You Say These Things!"
Mahathir discusses Malaysia's economic crisis
June 15, 1998
"I Have Always Been in a Hurry"
Mahathir on race, the West and his successor
December 9, 1996

Malaysia Without Anwar
Dr. M. battles protesters and his own deputy
[10/05/1998]
I'll Do it My Way
Without Anwar or the global economy, Mahathir goes it alone
[09/14/1998]

Mahathir Mohamad
Asian Newsmaker of the Year
December 28, 1998
Heir Today, Gone...
Anwar Ibrahim risks a dangerous showdown with his boss
August 24, 1998
Broken Dreams
Malaysia slips into recession as Mahathir blames everyone—except himself
June 15, 1998
Bound for Glory
Mahathir Mohamad leaves his mark on Malaysia
December 9, 1996
A Day in the Life of Dr. M
A blur of essays, time clocks and Sinatra
December 9, 1996
Metropolis of Dreams
Kuala Lumpur too crowded? Just build a new capital
December 4, 1995
The Stubborn Holdout
Mahathir crusades for an Asians-only regional grouping
November 22, 1993
A 'Nice Man' Finishes First
The Prime Minister beats the odds against a serious challenge
November 5, 1990
A Working Racial Bias
For years, the rules favored Malays. Should they continue?
August 20, 1990



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FROM THE OCTOBER 20, 2003 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2003


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