politics_is_sexy

The US citizenry has a strong and clear vision of the Unites States' place in the global community (despite the ongoing arguments from libertarian isolationists). What do the Chinese people see their place in the global community as? What direction do they want China to go in?

What do you believe is the most likely outcome in the conflict over territorial/international waters occurring between Japan and China (and therefor the US)?

Do you think the Gay Sex Ban in India will be overturned in the near future? And do you think there is any cultural correlations between that court ruling and the ongoing discussions around rape occurring in that nation?

With the recent execution of Kim Jong Un's uncle in N. Korea, it seems clear that the young leader is attempting to exert a new level of control over the hermit kingdom. However, no one seems to be able to identify whether this could lead to long-term economic changes (as Un was educated in the west, and early in his term appeared to be interested in development) or whether he will continue to concentrate control around his closest advisers and further isolate the nation. What is your opinion on what the execution indicates?

With Obama's "pivot to Asia" what do you see as the biggest changes/concerns that will arise in the next decade? How is he laying a groundwork for future US success?