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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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Not the Retiring Type
Malaysia's former leader, Mahathir Mohamad, is taking on his successor in a rancorous fight over the future of the nation

Interview: Mahathir Mohamad
"I'm being told you mustn't criticize the Prime Minister"

Extended Interview
TIME's extended interview with Mahathir Mohamad

Interview: Abdullah Badawi
Malaysia's Prime Minister responds

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]

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FROM THE NOVEMBER 6, 2006 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2006