June 27, 2005 | Vol. 165 No. 26

The Great Call of China (Cover | China Rising)

As the fortunes of China and the U.S. become increasingly linked, will they become friends or foes?

The Commish (Europe | Brussels Summit)

As elected leaders squabble, E.U. trade commissioner Peter Mandelson provides a rare unifying voice

"We Have To Reinvent The Idea Of Europe"

Mandelson tells TIME how Europe must redefine and reinvent itself to compete in the global economy

The Other Side Of Paul Wolfowitz

New World Bank head Paul Wolfowitz wins over skeptics in Africa

Time to Play Fair (Essay)

What it will take for rich countries to help Africa turn itself around, asks TIME's Simon Robinson

She's Got The Look

Young designer Phoebe Philo's breezy, romantic styles are in vogue

Tightening the Net (Notebook | Spain)

Do recent raids on suspected islamist extremists indicate a wider trend in terror?

Property Bubble (Notebook | Britain)

The classic board game gets a makeover to reflect 70 years of inflation

Bizwatch (Notebook)

Reality Check for the E.U. (Notebook | Letters)

Our story on the debate preceding France's referendum on the E.U. constitution drew mail from Europeans who anticipated its defeat. After the vote, we heard from some who celebrated the French non as a triumph of common citizens over arrogant élitists. Others were embarrassed by the result.