Nov 13, 2017 Vol 190 No 20

How China’s Economy Is Poised to Win the Future

Trump’s Mueller Problem
Why the special counsel’s first indictments signal trouble for the President

Ports, Pipelines, and Geopolitics: China’s New Silk Road Is a Challenge for Washington
China’s Belt and Road Initiative stands to boost Beijing’s geopolitical clout as the U.S. retreats from its global leadership role

Richard Haass: Xi Jinping Faces Dilemma Over China’s Growing Debt

The 30 Most Influential Teens of 2017
See who made the cut in TIME’s annual list

The Rise and Rapid Fall of Paul Manafort

Paul Manafort’s ‘Right-Hand Man’

George Papadapolous’ Guilty Plea Offers a Picture of Potential Collusion

The New Terrorism Comes to Ground Zero

Before Movember, Here’s Why Men Grew Mustaches in November
It has to do with Election Day

What Doctors Facing the Opioid Crisis Need Next

Get Ready for the New Disrupters

The Cruelty of Kevin Spacey’s Coming Out

Move Over Pumpkin Spice: There’s a New Fall Flavor
Yes, you’ll find it in a Starbucks drink

Lady Bird Captures the Joy and Pain of Coming of Age in the Suburbs

Three Shows Take on Politics During Late Night

Henry Louis Gates Jr. on Identity, History and the Most Amazing Facts

How Director Taika Waititi Managed to Make Thor Funny

‘If Not Me, Who?’ Thousands of Women Plan Their Political Takeover
The convention is an attempt to transform the woman’s movement’s momentum into votes, seats and majorities.

Spain Takes Control of Catalonia, Pushing a Crisis Into Higher Gear
Spain has acted upon Article 155