In this issue
Edition: Asia
Edition: Asia
Vol. 168, No. 12
COVER
The Nation That Fell To Earth
(Cover Story)
Did the U.S. overreact to Sept. 11? Niall Ferguson, one of the world's leading historians, speculates on how future generations will judge the war on terrorism—and on what it will take for America to win it
ASIA
Divided We Fall
(Viewpoint)
Pakistan's increasing polarization can be cured by democracy
GLOBAL ADVISER
Small Is Beautiful
(Check In)
Bangkok gets a long-overdue renaissance in boutique hotels
Push the Boat Out (Curtain Raiser)
A floating exhibition of the world's most luxurious yachts in—where else?—Monaco
Spa Wars (Diversions)
Pamper yourself in Asia's new crop of megaspas
Vintage Buzz (Grapevine)
Waiheke's fine terroir and unique climate produce a remarkable vintage for this fledgling New Zealand district
SOCIETY
Learning the Art of Giving
Asia's superrich are grappling with an enviable new challenge: how to give away their billions
ARTS
What's Unavoidable, Unmissable and Uncovered This Fall
(Show Business)
Asia's hits—and what you might otherwise miss—this season
NOTEBOOK
Hu's Pension Power Play
A scandal in Shanghai could help China's President consolidate power
Should Chen Go?
A TIME/CNN survey sounds out Taiwan residents on their controversial President
Appreciation
Naguib Mahfouz, 1911-2006
Milestones
Verbatim
Letters
In Marco Polo's Footsteps

Photos: World's Craziest Christmas Lights Displays
Rehabilitating Joseph Stalin
'Santa Claus Special' Train Comes to Appalachia
The Best Travel Gadgets of 2009
Photos: Brittany Murphy's Movie Career
Rage Against Simon Cowell? A British Pop Charts Upset
Top 10 YouTube Holiday Specials
How They Train: Four-Man Bobsled
Ciao, Fellini! (Or We Love Fellini!)