COVER

The TIME 100

Meet the most influential people in the world. They are artists and activists, reformers and researchers, heads of state and captains of industry. Their ideas spark dialogue and dissent and sometimes even revolution.

TO OUR READERS

ESSAY

The New Tehran-Riyadh Rivalry (Commentary / The Curious Capitalist)

A cold war between Iran and Saudi Arabia is at the heart of regional troubles

Down with People! (The Awesome Column)

The era of humans is over. I bring you the 100 Most Influential Things in the World

LETTERS

BRIEFING

Healing the Heroes (Health & Science)

How stem-cell transplants could help Fukushima plant workers