A S I A
MALAYSIA: Snap Decision
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad calls an election that will almost surely return him to power, but it could also raise uncomfortable questions about his long rule

INDONESIA: Faith No More
As angry Acehnese rally for independence, President Wahid finds himself trapped by a promise he probably can't honor

PAKISTAN: Backed Against a Wall
The tables have turned as criminal charges pile up against Pakistan's deposed Prime Minister Sharif

B U S I N E S S
SPIRITS: Uncorked
Australia's upstart wine industry has won fans across the world and taught the vintners of Europe a thing or two

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SPOTLIGHT

MILESTONES

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

ESSAY: When Centuries Collide