PERSON OF THE YEAR
Person of the Year
For sharpening the debate until the choices bled, for reframing reality to match his design, for gambling his fortunesand ourson his faith in the power of leadership, George W. Bush is TIME's 2004 Person of the Year
Long Arm of the Law
Guided by charismatic chief Mick Keelty, Australia's Federal Police are hunting crooks and terrorists, and exporting investigative skills to the region
Making Their Mark
From the newly enfranchised women of Afghanistan to the ordinary people of Hong Kong, 2004 was the year Asians made their votes count
People Who Mattered: Dr. Hwang Woo Suk
The most important people of 2004
People Who Mattered: Chen Shui-Bian
The most important people of 2004
People Who Mattered: Silent Witness
The most important people of 2004