Asia-Pacific Leaders Give Input on 2008 US Elections
Urge US to be 'more humble'; overwhelmingly favor Obama
NEW YORK , May 30, 2008 -- At the Asia Society's 36th Annual Williamsburg policy conference in April in Bali, Indonesia, key Asia-Pacific leaders were asked to discuss the US elections, to give one piece of advice to the next US president, and to comment on their preferred candidate.
Browse multimedia features from the 2008 Williamsburg conference, including an exclusive interview with US Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill.
Multimedia features
 If Asia Could Vote in the US Elections
Policy leaders from across Asia say which US presidential candidate is most favorably viewed in their part of the world.
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 Interview with US Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill
In a wide-ranging interview during the Asia Society's annual Williamsburg Conference, Assistant Secretary Hill says that Americans need to be a bit more "humble".
Complete interview and video clip.
 One Piece of Advice to the Next US President
Asian and American policy leaders offer one piece of advice to the next president of the United States.
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 2008 Williamsburg Conference Slideshow
View images of the conference, including cultural performances and the venue in the cultural heart of Bali, Ubud.
View slideshow.
Reported and produced by Nermeen Shaikh, Asia Society Online.
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