What does it take to become The Globalist’s Person of the Year 2004?

Is Saudi Arabia doing more than it is getting credit for?

Are healthy meals from U.S. fast food chains trying to capitalize on Americans’ concerns about obesity?

How has South Africa’s history of political violence influenced its currently peaceful system?

Can the West help Russia adapt to new realities?

Will anybody take the first step in the Middle East?

A highlight of our best features published in 2004.

Will Asia’s rise continue through the 21st century?

Will the U.S. continue its upswing despite growing imbalances?

Can Europe overcome the challenges ahead in the new year?