William Pesek is an award-winning Tokyo-based journalist and author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades."
If Joe Biden wins the Nov. 3 U.S. election, the list of unhappy world leaders is as fascinating as it is long.
Arguments to the contrary miss the bigger picture


Biden would treat Southeast Asian nations are valued partners. © Getty Images
William Pesek is an award-winning Tokyo-based journalist and author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades."
If Joe Biden wins the Nov. 3 U.S. election, the list of unhappy world leaders is as fascinating as it is long.