COVER
Why Merkel Is Not Enough (Cover / Women In Germany)
Faced with an aging population and ailing economy, can Germany find a better way to tap into its womanpower?
BUSINESS
Troubled Waters
Are decommissioned ships an economic opportunity — or floating toxic waste?
DAVOS
No More Heroes (Davos 2006)
Our political, business and scientific leaders are viewed with mounting suspicion. Can they get back public trust?
BRIEFING
Portrait Of A Lady (Notebook / Austria)
A court rules that Klimt paintings looted by the Nazis be returned
Searching For A Fight (Notebook / The Internet)
Could Quaero be Europe's answer to Google?
The Good Samaritans (Notebook / Letters)
ESSAY
The New Power in the Persian Gulf
Forget the U.S. and Europe. China is the key player in the Iranian nuclear crisis
GLOBAL ADVISER
Saving The Tribal Soles (On Show)
See how culture clash produces art for Brian Jungen in his new Vancouver show
Sheer Pandemonium (Long Haul)
The birthplace of calypso heats up with the mother of all steel-band fetes
The Picture-Perfect Pout (Style Watch)
Get your face on to meet the paparazzi — or someone special
Up to the Minute (Trends)
A sampler of the latest in fashion, cocktails, technology and travel