ANALYSIS - After economic storm, Asia faces 2010 political risks


SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Investors who kept faith in Asia as the world teetered on the brink of financial meltdown a year ago have been richly rewarded -- the region's markets rode out the storm in spectacular style and posted stunning gains.

The economic outlook for 2010 appears far sunnier. But with frothy markets betting on a smooth return to business as usual, the danger of a sudden correction hangs over Asia, unless the region can steer its way past some treacherous political risks.

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