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How NATO's Soft-Power Strategy Can Tame Russia Russia is weaker than it looks, which is why NATO's soft-power strategy can still prevail. Can Pakistan Stay Afloat? Already reeling from suicide bombers and an angry public, the Zardari government is now dealing with an economy in freefall Economic Crisis: Europe's Response Europe's economies thought they were safe. They're not. First U.S. Command in Africa Calls For Light Touch The start of the first U.S. strategic command marks a policy shift toward lighter military involvement on the continent. Will South Africa's Political Parties Splinter? Could the party of Nelson Mandela be breaking up? U.S. Faces Setbacks on Blocking Arms Sales to Iran The White House has faced several setbacks in its attempts to extradite Iranians accused of illegally seeking arms and military equipment for Tehran. Italian Murder Suspect Draws American Support As Italian prosecutors prepare for the trial of Amanda Knox, supporters promote 'Free Amanda' T shirts and coffee mugs. Israel: The Problem with Peace Talks The one thing Mideast talks are producing is more settlements. Why Austria's Far-Right Is So Successful Austria's far-right parties may have modulated their tone, but their message is increasingly familiar. 'Blindness' Goes From the Page to the Screen Fernando Meirelles turns José Saramago's dark novel about lost vision into a provocative film. London's V&A Explores Cold War Design The cold war wasn't just about space and weapons but about who could design the best plastic chair. Contemporary Chinese Artists Push the Limits Eager to cash in on the boom, Chinese authorities relax restrictions on contemporary artists. Are they for real? Weird Exhibits Compete for Britain's Turner Prize Britain's Turner Prize does, and makes no apologies for it. Just don't touch that garbage on the floor. Why China's Fast Growth May Not Last China's crisis is the opposite of America's. Q&A: Iran's Foreign Minister on Israel and Nukes Iran's foreign minister praises Washington for sending an envoy to talks, but remains defiant. Hail to the Chief? Readers expounded on the lackluster legacy of the Bush years, despite our positive cover story. One asked, why the "last-minute spit shine"? Another added, "America will take years to recover," while a third compared Bush to Harry Truman, who "is now recognized as one of the best presidents America ever had." A New Age of Global Capitalism Starts Now With the American model in tatters, its European and Asian rivals make their move. Hirsh: Despite Crisis, U.S. Still World's Leader No, even $700 billion won't be enough. But despite the size of the bailout, the United States still rules the markets. Pakistani Leader Zardari Lonely, Besieged In the battle against militants, President Zardari is increasingly isolated and besieged. What the World Thinks of the U.S. Financial Crisis As the United States wallows in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the world looks on with horror, fear and sometimes guilty pleasure.