COVER
Hillary's Moment: Clinton Faces the World
She is the star of the Obama Cabinet and an international celebrity — and after nine months of staying out of the limelight, Hillary Clinton has arrived on the global stage. An intimate portrait of the diplomat and her world
Behind the Scenes with Hillary Clinton (Photos)
TIME photographer Callie Shell travels with the Secretary of State on her diplomatic mission to Russia
WORLD
Hip Berlin: Europe's Capital of Cool
Artists, designers and writers are transforming the German capital — again
ESSAY
China Woos Africa — And Not Just For Its Resources
Beijing is looking beyond the continent's natural resources — to reaching its potential consumers
GLOBAL BUSINESS
Bonding Experience (Trade)
The recession is rekindling Asian dreams of an E.U.-style trade bloc. Will the U.S. join?
GLOBAL ADVISER
Opening Up (Diversions)
Cell phones, fast food and microbrew. Could it be that things are changing in North Korea?
Current Affair (Next time you're in ... Laos)
A best-kept Mekong secret is out
Rock Star (Check In)
L'Hotel in Pietra is an airy boutique property where the rooms feel like private archaeological museums
Going Strait (TIME Traveler)
Malacca is a no-brainer overnight excursion for those visiting Kuala Lumpur or Singapore
LETTERS
Food for Thought (Inbox)
A Woman of Many Colors; Miss Understanding?