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Much of the world senses a connection with U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. The feeling appears mutual. Obama has repeatedly said that his background (childhood in Indonesia, father from Kenya) enables him to better understand other nations and cultures. He will need that understanding, especially in Asia, where the U.S. is fighting a war in Afghanistan, battling terrorism in Pakistan and learning to cope with rising powers China and India, among other challenges. Here's Obama's main Asia agenda, and what he should do about...
...feel about Barack Obama's election win a few days before your own? I thought it was a particularly moving event and history in the making. It's hard not be excited by the election of Obama, not just for what he has achieved but for what he might achieve as President of the United States. From a global perspective, it was another really important milestone: an African American elected as President. For me, it was another example of change. We'd seen that in Australia with Kevin Rudd, then Obama's election. It certainly helped set the mood...
...United States is a media darling. Well before this month's election, Obama fever was in full swing in a small town in western Japan called Obama, where residents formed hula teams in homage of the politician's Hawaii years. Ten months ago, Notchi didn't even know who Barack Obama was until his wife mentioned he looked like the up-and-coming politician. "I thought Obama was a pro wrestler or a fighter or something," the comedian recalls, wearing the dark suit - originally purchased for weddings and funerals - that he uses for his act. Now, he says, "I love...
...stance that has been praised by the security guards at Obama's Chicago home, who said that's exactly how Obama walks out of the door every day. Notchi's tip on Being Obama: all of the above should be done calmly, firmly and with confidence. (See pictures of Barack Obama's campaign behind the scenes...
...pictures of Barack Obama's victory celebration in Chicago...