COVER
Inside the Autistic Mind (Cover Story)
A wealth of new brain research—and poignant testimony from people who have autism—is lifting the veil on this mysterious condition
ASIA
The Death of Peace
Fighting between the government and the rebel Tigers is intensifying. How did Sri Lanka come back to the brink?
GLOBAL ADVISER
Lounging Around (Time Traveler)
Airport lounges upgrade to a higher class of living
Dance of Life (Curtain Raiser)
A new tour celebrates the captivating endurance of an American legend
Going South (Check In)
Forget boring business hotels—all-suite indulgence is the way to go in Jakarta's Kemang Icon
High Spirits (Grapevine)
Tequila gets an upmarket makeover
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Man of the People (Books)
Samrat Upadhyay's new collection of short stories goes beyond conflict to reveal Nepal's human face
BRIEFING
Mountain of Fire (Notebook)
Merapi holds a sacred—and deadly—significance for the villagers who seek its protection
Afghanistan's Seasonal Disorder (Notebook)
As spring turns to violence, the Taliban continue to build support
Thailand Abhors a Vacuum (Notebook)
A new election date and speculation of a Thaksin comeback may send the country back to square one
Milestones (Notebook)
Letters (Notebook)
A New Generation of Pioneers
