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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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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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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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The U.S. needs to talk with North Korea
(South Korea) Seung-Min Lee feels the ramifications of American actions in his own country, and wants to see the U.S. enter a dialogue with North Korea.
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Think of Korea's separated families
(South Korea) Soon-Oak Hyun extended family has been separated following the Korean War. Think of the Korean people, and of human rights.
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Presidential Dogfight: Convention Clouds
Wonder if George W. Bush will be able to give John McCain as rousing an endorsement as the Clintons gave Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Mind you...
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Slappshots - the homecoming
Aggression cannot be the answer to aggression. but in the end, are we just genetically geared to NOT co-exist as a species? How can the simplest of facts escape us everytime.
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Start by Reuniting the American People
(Japan) A new U.S. president would need to start by reuniting the American people-- only then will any change come about.
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