Hate Thy Neighbor (Cover Story)
Understanding the new and lethal logic of violence in the Middle East—and what the world can do to find peace


A Recurring Nightmare
India's commercial capital gets back to business after a string of train bombings, but the attacks are a bloody reminder of the tensions that haunt the nation

Back On Track
Suketu Mehta on Bombay's remarkable resilience—and the government's failure to address its woes

The Worst of Friends
Kim Jong Il's regime is testing the patience of China, its chief benefactor and ally

Style Watch (TIME Global Adviser)
The Rattan Revolution

All Talk (Diversions)
Hear top design industry players speak out at Pecha Kucha Nights

Amuse Bouche (TIME Global Adviser)
Season to Taste

The Great Outdoors (TIME Global Adviser)
Comfy Camping


Put Your Best Foot Forward
Shanghai goes after the scourge of its streets in a new social etiquette campaign

Coming to America
Nanjing Auto's MG roadster brings an old name to a new market

Appreciation
Syd Barrett, 1946-2006

Milestones
Events of the Week

Letters
Mandarin, the New Lingua Franca