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For Which It Stands: Introduction to the series
GlobalPost is proud to offer this special report, "… For Which It Stands." From every corner of the world, more than 40 GlobalPost correspondents and columnists have contributed nearly 50 stories built around a single question: What does the idea of America mean to the world? This guide will help you navigate the series, which begins with our launch and runs through...
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Thailand: Amid coup buzz, Thai army chief heads to Pentagon
Patrick Winn - Thailand - February 6, 2010 09:43 ET
The US, unwittingly, is pulled into Thailand's coup talk drama.
Animosity against English teachers in Seoul
Jiyeon Lee - South Korea - February 3, 2010 07:04 ET
As South Korea climbs the economic ladder, the presence of foreigners is growing — and so are complicated reactions to them.
Analysis: Where gays do serve, openly, in the military
C.M. Sennott - Worldview - February 3, 2010 06:46 ET
Gays and lesbians are allowed to serve openly in the military in most Western countries.
Analysis: China's tougher than before
Kathleen E. McLaughlin - China and its neighbors - February 2, 2010 13:12 ET
Washington is hardening its stance, China is rising to the occasion and there's likely trouble down the line.
Obama favors expediency over real change in Middle East
Mohamad Bazzi - Worldview - January 26, 2010 17:20 ET
What Arab activists need from Washington is support for an independent judiciary and a free press.
Opinion: Haiti’s roller-coaster public image
David Adams - Worldview - January 23, 2010 11:25 ET
It's been from hip, to not cool at all, and back again. Searching for a silver lining in the earthquake aftermath.
Kenyans weigh in on Obama one year later
Tristan McConnell - Kenya - January 23, 2010 10:27 ET
Opinion: Guantanamo is a problem we can solve
Christopher Boucek - Worldview - January 23, 2010 08:15 ET
Disengagement programs should ideally replace a detainee’s social network.
For Which It Stands: Introduction to the series
C.M. Sennott - America and the World - January 22, 2010 10:44 ET
GlobalPost is proud to offer this special report, "… For Which It Stands." From every corner of the world, more than 40 GlobalPost correspondents and columnists have...
Ex-Guantanamo detainee: "I am sure it will be closed this year"
Besar Likmeta - Europe - January 21, 2010 14:37 ET
A Uighur resettled in Albania said other countries' reluctance to take detainees explains the delay in Gitmo's closure.
Opinion: Is Obama's foreign policy "amazingly lackluster" or "fairly...
John Aloysius Farrell - Worldview - January 21, 2010 10:58 ET
Obama certainly hit the reset button. Problem is, he's still staring at a blank screen.
Opinion: Green solution to US-Japan dispute?
Bill Dorman - Global Green - January 21, 2010 07:29 ET
Surely the US military has built up expertise with solar energy that could be shared.
For Which It Stands: Obama one year later
C.M. Sennott - Worldview - January 20, 2010 18:17 ET
Reports from around the globe: How does the world view Obama one year into his presidency?
Inspiring, but not yet a compelling statesman
HDS Greenway - Worldview - January 19, 2010 20:05 ET
Obama has changed the international conversation, but will need more audacity to deliver results.
Europeans still give Obama the thumbs up
Tom Fenton - Worldview - January 19, 2010 20:04 ET
They may see him as a "rational military commander," but Europeans still like Obama more than Americans do.
Indonesia: What do they think of the "Menteng Kid" now?
Peter Gelling - Indonesia - January 19, 2010 19:56 ET
Like other places around the world, Obama is having trouble in his old backyard.
Obama: In Brazil, an idol still
Seth Kugel - Brazil - January 19, 2010 19:45 ET
Afro-Brazilians still care more about Obama's symbolism than about particular policies.
Irish still give Obama a green light
Conor O'Clery - Ireland - January 19, 2010 19:43 ET
Obama, with an assist from Hillary Clinton, has kept Ireland happy during his first year in office.
Canadians no longer swoon for Obama
Sandro Contenta - Worldview - January 19, 2010 19:41 ET
Analysis: One year on, Canadians are much like their American counterparts: They like the man more than his policies.
Africa weighs Obama's first year
Tristan McConnell - Kenya - January 19, 2010 19:38 ET
After one year as president, Obama makes subtle changes to US policy toward Africa.
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