COVER
Robert Gates: The Survivor
A trusted aide to six Presidents, Robert Gates is the most powerful Defense Secretary in a generation. But what is the Republican at the head of Obama's war room fighting for?
WORLD
Greek Tragedy: Athens' Financial Woes
Athens' financial woes are a test for the new government — and Europe's common currency
Taxing Times in Greece
Greece says it will fix its finances by going after tax evaders. But reining in the shadow economy won't be easy
Ukraine Election: Back to the Future?
With the optimism of 2004's revolution long faded, Ukrainians choose between two candidates who offer little hope for change
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
A Changing Order
At this year's Davos, the U.S. seemed troubled, China confident, and Nicolas Sarkozy fire-breathing
GLOBAL ADVISER
Sheer Heart Attack ( TIME Traveler)
Alaska's Chugach Range could offer the best skiing on earth
Wanders Lust (On Show)
A major U.S. retrospective celebrates the Dutch design genius
Gone to Pot (Amuse-Bouche)
Three great hotpot places to try in Beijing
Roman Holiday (Check In)
Villa Laetitia is an upscale oasis of calm on the Tiber River
LETTERS
Heroic Efforts in Haiti (Inbox)
Clinton Has His Say; The Power of Education; Beefing about Carbon