Robert Gates: The Survivor
A trusted aide to six Presidents, Robert Gates is the most powerful Defense Secretary in a generation. But what is the Republican at the head of Obama's war room fighting for?


Greek Tragedy: Athens' Financial Woes
Athens' financial woes are a test for the new government — and Europe's common currency

Taxing Times in Greece
Greece says it will fix its finances by going after tax evaders. But reining in the shadow economy won't be easy

Ukraine Election: Back to the Future?
With the optimism of 2004's revolution long faded, Ukrainians choose between two candidates who offer little hope for change

A Changing Order
At this year's Davos, the U.S. seemed troubled, China confident, and Nicolas Sarkozy fire-breathing


Sheer Heart Attack ( TIME Traveler)
Alaska's Chugach Range could offer the best skiing on earth

Wanders Lust (On Show)
A major U.S. retrospective celebrates the Dutch design genius

Gone to Pot (Amuse-Bouche)
Three great hotpot places to try in Beijing

Roman Holiday (Check In)
Villa Laetitia is an upscale oasis of calm on the Tiber River


Heroic Efforts in Haiti (Inbox)
Clinton Has His Say; The Power of Education; Beefing about Carbon