International reaction to the United States presidential election

At his first press conference since reelection, President Obama calls for climate action, but not at the expense of jobs.

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 […]

Though President Obama and Mitt Romney are neck-and-neck in the polls at home, a recent BBC poll showed that Obama remains the clear favorite abroad. How does the president remain so popular around the world? Ros Atkins hosts the BBC program, World Have Your Say, where listeners call in from all over the world to […]

President Obama had some harsh words for Chinese authorities during his state of the union address last January: “I will not stand by when our competitors don’t play by the rules,” he said. “We’ve brought trade cases against China at nearly twice the rate as the last Administration, and it’s made a difference.” The tough […]