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President Obama bows as he shakes hands with Japanese Emperor Akihito and as Empress Michicko looks on at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, on November 14, 2009. The bow has sparked controversy in the US where some argue that no sitting president should bow to another head of state. (Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)

A Post-American Leader

With criticism of Obama's activities on his Asia trip, are Americans ready for a president to provide a multilateral and multicultural leadership? more

Obama in Asia

On his first tour of Asia, President Barack Obama pledges greater US engagement in the region. View slideshow. more
President Barack Obama attends a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (unseen) at Kantei, the Prime Minister's office and official residence, in Tokyo on November 13, 2009. (Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)

Obama's Asian Odyssey

President Obama faces as many pitfalls as opportunities at a slew of meetings with Asian leaders this November. more
Bernard Schwartz Fellow Nobuyoshi Sakajiri

For Asia and the US, A Cloudy Crystal Ball

The 2009 Bernard Schwartz Resident Fellows Launch Event. more
David McCormick at Asia Society on Dec. 16, 2008. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

American and Asian Economies: In It Together

Top US Treasury official sees joint efforts as key to ensuring survival and stability. more
A South Korean woman watches an election broadcast on TV on November 5, 2008 in Seoul. (Chung Sun-Jun/Getty Images)

Obama and the Rise of the Rest

The optimism over Obama's win is being tempered by the sense all is not well in America. more

Sen. Chuck Hagel with Joe Klein (Complete)

Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) in conversation with Time magazine columnist Joe Klein in October 2008. more