OBAMA ELECTED: WHAT'S AHEAD FOR AMERICA'S ROLE IN ASIA?
As Barack Obama soared to victory in the U.S. presidential election, Foundation staff across Asia blogged about what they were witnessing. In Indonesia, they watched a frenzy of "local boy makes good" celebrations. The head of our Philippines office reports that his role as election night TV commentator was cut short due to Obama's speedy win. And Foundation trustee Harry Harding recommends a new outlook on Southeast Asia for the new president. For an outline of what Asia wants from the next U.S. president, see our recently-released America's Role in Asia report. The Foundation's 2008 Survey of the Afghan People is a clear barometer of the mood on the ground in Afghanistan, one of the primary concerns an Obama administration will face.
