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Edition: Asia
Edition: Asia
Vol. 176, No. 6
COVER
Afghan Women and the Return of the Taliban
(World)
As the U.S. searches for a way out of Afghanistan, some policy-makers suggest negotiating with the Taliban. But that would spell disaster for half the country's population
PEOPLE
Rwanda's Rebel Reformer: Paul Kagame
(Profile)
Human-rights groups describe Paul Kagame as a dictator. The U.N. calls him a development star. How Rwanda's President is charting a new course for his country and Africa
GLOBAL BUSINESS
The Intense Competition Between France's Nuclear Companies
(Energy)
French firms were poised to lead the recharged industry. Instead, they seem more focused on fighting one another
Answering the Call: Rebuilding Haiti's Entrepreneurs (Corporate Conscience)
Digicel's Denis O'Brien is rebuilding Haiti's entrepreneurs along with its shops
NOTEBOOK
The Moment
(Briefing)
7|26|10: Phnom Penh
ARTS
Thank Yu
(Authors)
The field of comparative literature ought to be grateful for that prolific man of letters, Ouyang Yu
GLOBAL ADVISER
A Facelift for an Ancient Kurdish Citadel
(TIME Traveler)
A much needed restoration for Kurdistan's ancient citadel
Retreat to Getty's La Posta Vecchia (Check In)
There's plenty of room at the oil tycoon's sprawling former villa outside
The Italian Job, Taiwan Style (Amuse-Bouche)
The Taiwanese city of Taichung goes al dente
Brighton's Last Boutique Shoemaker (Style Watch)
The tucked-away shop in Brighton stocks bespoke shoes from around the globe
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