Pinning Big Hopes on Little Cars

Detroit is convinced that small, fuel-efficient cars are what American drivers want. But are automakers right?

By Julie Halpert | Newsweek Web Exclusive

The Fifth War

by Hendrik Hertzberg November 30, 2009

The US President, Barack Obama, said that he "looked forward to working closely" with both the new European Council President, Herman van Rompuy, and the EU's first foreign minister, Baroness Ashton. He said the "two new positions" would make the European Union an "even stronger partner to the United States".

It was noticeable, however, that President Obama also declared that he intended to "work closely" with the European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso ? a tacit recognition that there had been no real landslip in power and influence in Brussels.

How to feed the world

Nov 19th 2009

At Air India, Losses, Rats and a Brawl in the Sky

By VIKAS BAJAJ and HEATHER TIMMONS

China and Africa

Don't worry about killing people

Oct 15th 2009

Go forth and multiply a lot less

Oct 29th 2009
From The Economist print edition

So much gained, so much to lose

Nov 5th 2009
From The Economist print edition

China’s New Focus on Design

Beijing wants to produce a new wave of designers who can help China move beyond a manufacturing economy