COVER
The Survivor (Cover Story)
Chen Shui-bian defied an assassination attempt, virulent opposition from Beijing and a desperately close vote to win re-election as President of Taiwan. But his problems may be just beginning
Military Strategy (Cover Story)
Is China Prepared to Fight?
Path to Power
Chen Shui-bian's re-election as President is yet another dramatic turn in a life marked by political tumult and family tragedy
ASIA
Warring Parties
Mutual loathing between the President and the Prime Minister is imperiling Sri Lanka's delicate peace
"Politics Is a Terrible Game"
An interview with Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga
Democracy's Demons (Viewpoint)
The impeachment of Roh Moo Hyun sets a dangerous precedent for South Korea's deeply flawed democracy
GLOBAL ADVISER
Get the Party Moving (TIME Global Adviser | Diversions)
No sense in annoying the same old neighbors with your revelry. Take your next bash on the road
Dollars and Scents (TIME Global Adviser)
Tired of smelling like all the rest? Then consider a custom fragrance of your own
Check In (TIME Global Adviser)
Sleeping with Mozart in Prague's Aria hotel
Men's Site (TIME Global Adviser)
AskMen.com: An Eye Opener for Women
Style Watch (TIME Global Adviser)
Style: Can't Find Nemo? Try Stingray
Fried and Fabulous (TIME Global Adviser | Street Fare)
Check out the Bahamas' scrumptious seafood
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Beyond Cute (Movies)
China's Zhao Wei wants to graduate from sheer adorability to serious actress. But first she has to figure out who she is
BRIEFING
Southern Discomfort (Notebook | Thailand)
Thailand's Prime Minister is used to getting his way, but the country's restive south seems rapidly spinning out of control
Read All About It (Notebook | Japan)
The latest moves in a long-running feud between a publisher and a prominent family spells bad news for the Japan's freewheeling press
A Failing State (Notebook | Nepal)
Maoist rebels target Nepal's tourism and transport industries, bringing the Himalayan kingdom to a near-halt
Milestones (Notebook)
Rome's progresive prelate Franz Cardinal Konig dies
Verbatim (Notebook)
Quotes of the Week
Letters (Notebook)
Inflammation: The Secret Killer