Newsweek International articles from May 2007

Newsweek International archives from May 2007

Mail Call.(Letter to the editor)
May 7, 2007

The Joy Of Economics; Politicians are looking to the dismal science for ways to make us happier--but is the well-being state a bad idea?
May 7, 2007

A Revolution Is Possible; France mustn't forget the secret of past glory--Economic Growth.(Cover story)
May 7, 2007

Return of the Generals; Israelis start looking to ex-soldiers for leadership.
May 7, 2007

Hard Man, Tough Job.(Cover story)
May 7, 2007

Aristotle Got It Right; Well-being, not just wealth, should mark the progress of our societies.
May 7, 2007

Deserving of Respect; Is it acceptable to kill the elephants of South Africa even when it is necessary to save other species? The answer is no longer an automatic 'yes.'.
May 7, 2007

The Great Bank Hype; The global market view of China's big lenders has changed rapidly, from troubled mess to surefire bet. Too rapidly, many would argue.(Industry overview)
May 7, 2007

So Long Johnny Hallyday; The French have much to teach us. Too bad Americans don't listen.(Viewpoint essay)
May 7, 2007

One Woman's Rage Against Injustice; Carla Del Ponte on the fatal bombing that helped turn her into the U.N.'s top war-crimes prosecutor.(United Nations)(Viewpoint essay)
May 7, 2007

Northern Exposure; Iceland's top musician isn't Bjork but an opera singer with the looks of Brad Pitt and the voice of Pavarotti.
May 7, 2007

Designed By Dali; How surrealism inspired fashion and home decor.(Salvador Dali)
May 7, 2007

Speaking to Both Sides: Anwar Ibrahim.(Interview)
May 7, 2007

Global Investor: Jeffrey E. Garten.
May 7, 2007

Be Back by Wednesday.(Brief article)
May 7, 2007

Nairobi.
May 7, 2007

Kinnaird Estate Perthshire, Scotland.(Brief article)(Hotel review)
May 7, 2007

With the Greatest of Ease.(Brief article)
May 7, 2007

Change Of Art.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 7, 2007

The Maximalist.(Brief article)
May 7, 2007

PERSPECTIVES.(Quotation)(Brief article)
May 7, 2007

Fighting Fear With Force.(Brief article)
May 7, 2007

The Test.(Brief article)
May 7, 2007

Shifting Gears.(Brief article)
May 7, 2007

Q & A: Peter Koechley.(Interview)(Brief article)
May 7, 2007

T. Rex and His Family.(Tyrannosaurus rex )(Brief article)
May 7, 2007

Reality Check.(genes of humans and chimpanzees)
May 7, 2007

Going Your Way.(social networking for car pools)
May 7, 2007

Level Up.(Brief article)
May 7, 2007

Shape Shifter.(light-sensitive materials)(Brief article)
May 7, 2007

Letters: The Geopolitics of Energy.
May 14, 2007

The Road of No Return; President Roh Moo Hyun seems hapless. But he's helped kill South Korea's imperial presidency, once and for all.
May 14, 2007... Byline: Christian Caryl and B. J. Lee (With Jonathan Adams in Taipei) At first glance, South Korean politics looks bleak these days. President Roh Moo Hyun's approval ratings have dropped through the floor. His ruling Uri Party is coming...

Europe's Iron Lady; The continent is making a comeback, big time, led by Germany and its Chancellor Angela Merkel. She is, in her quiet way, the new Tony Blair.
May 14, 2007

The Club of Competitors; EU members turn on one another, all for the better.(European Union)
May 14, 2007

The Production Crunch; Chavez-style oil nationalism is endangering world economic growth.(Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez)
May 14, 2007

In America's Image; Even Washington no longer pushes the Washington consensus, yet belatedly, it's catching on in the Middle East.
May 14, 2007

Suicide Offensive; Face to face with the Taliban's new favorite weapon in the Afghan war: human bombs.
May 14, 2007

The Olympic Effect; Beijing is burnishing its image as the Games near, hoping to avoid fates that befell Moscow and Seoul.
May 14, 2007

Cleaning the Straits; Taiwan's young, messy democracy may not be easy on the eyes, but it's made important progress in recent years.
May 14, 2007

Last Word: John Thain and Jean-Francois Theodore; The First Global Exchange.(New York stock exchange and Euronext)
May 14, 2007

Taking Our Time Off; The hectic 10-city, 10-day package tour is a thing of the past. We say good riddance.(Cover story)
May 14, 2007

Spreading The Wealth; High-end accommodations and services are cropping up in places they never did before.(Cover story)
May 14, 2007

Staying in Style; To the delight of savvy travelers, boutique hotels are finally sprouting up in Asia.(Cover story)
May 14, 2007

Driving Through; Car culture is booming in China, and so are roadside eateries aimed at hurried travelers. Beware white lightning.(Cover story)
May 14, 2007

Comforts Of Home; Tourists want to hit the road but also eat in, work a bit and even blend with the locals.(Cover story)
May 14, 2007

Window Seats; Virtual tours offer exploration without jet lag.(Cover story)
May 14, 2007

Capturing The Niche; Travelers are seeking focused, meaningful trips--and tour operators are happy to comply.(Cover story)
May 14, 2007

Staying With Stars; For celebrities, opening hotels makes smart business sense. And the fans love it.(Cover story)
May 14, 2007

Getting a Big Lift; Forget temples and Tokyo. Japan wants to be known for its spectacular ski slopes.(Cover story)
May 14, 2007

Visitors Wanted; Branding a country for tourists requires vision, honesty and citizens who love themselves.(Japan's tourism)(Cover story)
May 14, 2007

Staying Grounded.(traveling tips)(Cover story)
May 14, 2007

Next, the You-Tour.(tourism trend)(Interview)(Cover story)
May 14, 2007

The Contra Contrarian.
May 14, 2007

The Long Way Back.(summer fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

Landmarc (TWC), New York City.(Time Warner Center)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

Papeete.(travel)(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

Sport: Hit Them With Your Best Shot.(tennis)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

Automobiles: Prince of Rides.(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

Athenian Dream.(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

Perspectives.(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

Japan Forces a Hard Choice.
May 14, 2007

Go For Broke.(Brief article)
May 14, 2007... Byline: Stephen Glain In Washington, getting dumped by your lobbyist isn't a good sign. Indeed, when word got out in early May that Bannerman & Associates had dropped the Egyptian government as a client, Cairo's special relationship with...

By the Numbers.(Brief article)
May 14, 2007... Byline: Jonathan Adams Barons of private equity like the Carlyle Group are buying up companies all over the world. But in Asia, political resistance and legal obstacles are forcing them to pursue much smaller deals than they are cutting in...

Clubbing for Kids.(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

The Debunker.(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

Reality Check.(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

In With The Old.(Noh, Japanese musicals)(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

Pay As You Drive.
May 14, 2007

Level Up.(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

A Glass of Beer...(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

Mail Call: A Bad Budget.(Letter to the editor)
May 28, 2007

Mexico Goes to War; Calderon's drug crusade is winning fans, but can he win the fight?
May 28, 2007

The World's Next Big Spenders; How India's rising and unique middle class will reshape global consumer markets.
May 28, 2007

Female Forms; In Miwa Yanagi's striking photographs, Japanese women waver between society's expectations and their own deepest desires.
May 28, 2007

Asian Beauty: Beyond Skin Deep; From foot binding to stilettos, the ideals of feminine beauty have shifted dramatically over the centuries.(museum exhibition of Asian beauty)
May 28, 2007

The Maestro of Mood; In 'My Blueberry Nights,' film designer William Chang once again demonstrates the power of images.
May 28, 2007

An Unlikely Alliance; How one politician has begun reordering the country's politics--and its notorious caste system.(Chief Minister Mayawati)
May 28, 2007

Young Russia Rises; The Kremlin has a new weapon in its war on real or imagined enemies, from opponents at home to foreign revolutionaries.
May 28, 2007

Now They Speak Out; If U.S. business is a quiet force for progress in China, as it claims, why is it protesting against labor reform?
May 28, 2007

The Second Asia Shock; First came the workers, now the shoppers. Is the world ready?
May 28, 2007

John Holmes: 'Not Absolutely' Normal; This is the worst single displacement of people this year anywhere in the world.(Interview)
May 28, 2007

Trouble Waits For Paulson; Paulson and Wu now confront forces neither can control--from deeply emotional politics at home to powerful global financial markets.
May 28, 2007

Fluffing It.(camping can now be 'glamping' )(Brief article)
May 28, 2007

Hot Spot: Jardine Cape Town.(Brief article)
May 28, 2007