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For Which It Stands: Introduction to the series

By C.M. Sennott - GlobalPost
Published: January 11, 2009 15:46 ET
Updated: April 2, 2009 11:38 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 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 President Barack Obama's swearing in as president — an event billed as the first global inauguration. We will add to the series in the first 100 days of the Obama presidency, what he has called a "chance to reboot America's image around the world." During this time, we want to know what you think America means to the world, and also what the world means to America. To post commments register here. To submit your own brief essay to share on the site send an e-mail to editors @ globalpost.com.

 


 
headline description Afghanistan:
Video: An accordion journey

How Johnny Cash plays in Afghanistan.
headline description Afghanistan:
Kabul knows who’s in charge

And the Afghans preferred Obama
headline description Pakistan:
Framing Obama (painting him too)

A portrait of a complex, troubled and really (really) important relationship
headline description India:
Decoding a diplomatic puzzle

The key? Pakistan
headline description India:
Call center calling

Listening to lonely Americans
headline description Indonesia:
Video: Barack who?

Indonesians muse on former resident
headline description China:
Video: A cab ride in Beijing

What do they think of Obama? It depends on their age
headline description Japan:
Mixed reaction

Obama City celebrates, the rest, not so much
headline description South Korea:
Still grateful, but…

Seoul takes a realistic view
headline description Taiwan:
No, Bangkok is not here

But it could be the biggest flashpoint for Obama
headline description Thailand:
Yes, Bangkok is here

And the Thais revere the U.S. "Luk Krung"

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