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Why Can't We Vote?
(Australia) The way Americans vote will affect the rest of the world, but world-citizens, while they have strong opinions, can't take the action they want. It can be a frustrating...
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Keep the Japanese in mind
(Japan) Seiichi is looking forward to a newly elected U.S. president, and wants the media to give more balanced coverage to the Republicans.
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America should be self-critical
(China) Shen Dingli of Fudan University in Shanghai urges Americans to be modest, humble, and self-critical.
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The Great Presidential Race
(Australia) A Campaign metaphor... see comments for more info.
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Why Americans should "get out the vote"
(Hong Kong) Coming from Hong Kong, where representatives are appointed, not elected, gives more perspective on the importance of voting.
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A Taste of Garnaut - The Climate Challenge
(Australia) The world is looking to the US for leadership on climate change. It must be a major part of the election debate.In Australia planning for an emissions trading scheme...
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Terrorism should not drive foreign policy
(Indonesia) It is dangerous, Rizal Sukma asserts, to have a super-power's foreign policy centered on the single issue of terrorism.
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Be Humble!
(Australia) Gareth Evans urges America to exercise some humility while not become isolationists.
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Democratization in Indonesia
(Indonesia) Democracy should not need be forcefully imposed; rather, developing countries should be assisted, says Endy Bayuni.
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Empathy is felt towards America
(Singapore) According to Simon Tay, there is still a great amount of empathy and gratitude felt towards America, and it is important for the U.S. to both listen and talk to its...
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