For Which It Stands: Introduction to the series

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 President Barack Obama’s swearing in as president — an event billed as the first global inauguration. We will add to the series in the first 100 days of the Obama presidency, what he has called a "chance to reboot America’s image around the world." During this time, we want to know what you think America means to the world, and also what the world means to America. To post commments register here. To submit your own brief essay to share on the site send an e-mail to editors @ globalpost.com.

	Afghanistan: Video: An accordion journey How Johnny Cash plays in Afghanistan.
	Afghanistan: Kabul knows who’s in charge And the Afghans preferred Obama
	Pakistan: Framing Obama (painting him too) A portrait of a complex, troubled and really (really) important relationship
	India: Decoding a diplomatic puzzle The key? Pakistan
	India: Call center calling Listening to lonely Americans
	Indonesia: Video: Barack who? Indonesians muse on former resident
	China: Video: A cab ride in Beijing What do they think of Obama? It depends on their age
	Japan: Mixed reaction Obama City celebrates, the rest, not so much
	South Korea: Still grateful, but… Seoul takes a realistic view
	Taiwan: No, Bangkok is not here But it could be the biggest flashpoint for Obama
	Thailand: Yes, Bangkok is here And the Thais revere the U.S. "Luk Krung"