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For Which It Stands: Introduction to the series

By C.M. Sennott - GlobalPost
Published: January 11, 2009 17:41 ET
Updated: March 26, 2009 17:53 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...

Recent on America and the World:

International visitors buoy US tourism industry

Susan E. Reed - Worldview - November 15, 2009 09:30 ET

Despite dreary economic times, a favorable exchange rate beckons foreign tourists to the majestic Grand Circle and beyond.

Obama in Japan: Reassuring an old friend

Justin McCurry in Tokyo - Japan - November 14, 2009 16:58 ET

America's first "pacific president" extends a hand. But it's not all smiles.

Obama in Beijing: What you will see. And won't see.

Kathleen E. McLaughlin - China and its neighbors - November 14, 2009 15:56 ET

In China, anything is possible. Nothing is easy.

Opinion: Incorporating lessons from Iraq

Mort Rosenblum - Worldview - November 10, 2009 06:55 ET

Rather than destroying a country in order to save it, turn to the hard slog of nation-building.

Design within reach

Daniel Grushkin - NGOs - November 5, 2009 17:36 ET

Cameron Sinclair founded Architecture for Humanity to bring thoughtful design to the world’s neediest.

In memory of a well-traveled dog

C.M. Sennott - Worldview - November 1, 2009 10:06 ET

She vacationed in Brittany and braved the second intifada. She enjoyed French croissants and dined on bangers and mash. Maggie was quite a dog.

War weary Europeans test their leaders' resolve

Mort Rosenblum - Worldview - October 27, 2009 08:47 ET

In several countries contributing troops to the Afghanistan war effort, holding onto public support is half the battle.

Canadian health care — it's their right

Sandro Contenta - Canada - October 21, 2009 10:19 ET

In contrast to the US, where health care is a commodity, Canada has, so far, treated it like a human right.

India: The next Detroit?

Saritha Rai - India - October 16, 2009 15:17 ET

Automakers worldwide ramp up production on the subcontinent.

Welcome to the new Bollywood

Jason Overdorf - India - October 16, 2009 14:49 ET

Bollywood movies are suddenly starting to make sense. Hello Hollywood?

Spain strives for American appreciation

Michael Moffett - Spain - October 13, 2009 17:42 ET

Will Prime Minister Zapatero's visit to the White House give Spain a nudge on the international stage?

Planet Health Care

Thomas Mucha - Commerce - October 10, 2009 11:19 ET

As debate rages in Washington, the answers are out there. You just need to know where to look.

Why this face frightens the average Thai

Patrick Winn - Thailand - October 10, 2009 09:05 ET

Thais have a fear of illegal immigrants that parallels that of Americans. The UN wants to change that.

Special Report: Health care in Taiwan

Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - October 9, 2009 10:17 ET

What can the U.S. learn from one of the world's best systems? Plenty.

2016 Olympics: Three funerals and a party

Thomas Mucha - Commerce - October 4, 2009 09:13 ET

Rio rocks. Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo mope.

The 2016 Olympics: The betting odds

Mark Starr - Sports - October 4, 2009 09:12 ET

President Obama is headed to Copenhagen. Will it matter?

Opinion: With all eyes on Iran, North Korea could get away with nuclear murder

Tom Fenton - Worldview - October 1, 2009 09:11 ET

Lest we forget: Pyongyang already has the bomb, and is probably more knowledgeable than Iran on how to use it.

Analysis: Obama strikes a tough tone on Iran

C.M. Sennott - Worldview - September 30, 2009 18:50 ET

But the diplomacy needed to get Iran to halt its nuclear program will require more than tone.

Scientist reveals India nuke test fizzled

Jason Overdorf - India - September 30, 2009 08:12 ET

A top scientist's claim that India's 1998 nuclear test was a failure poses a big threat to Obama's nonproliferation plans.

Analysis: Al Qaeda on its way out?

C.M. Sennott - Worldview - September 30, 2009 07:18 ET

Al Qaeda, like all extremist movements, will inevitably implode. Now is the beginning of its decline.

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