In 2008, the election of Barack Obama was a historic moment not only in the United States, but around the world. This became apparent when, less than a year into his presidency, President Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his potential to create a new climate in international politics. Four years later, how does the world feel? Ros Atkins, the host of the BBC’s World Have Your Say, has a unique sense of the world’s opinions.
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