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International reaction to the United States presidential election

President Obama Marks 50th Anniversary of March on Washington

Arts, Culture & Media

President Barack Obama has linked the ongoing struggle for economic equality with the goals of the 1963 March on Washington, in a speech marking its 50th anniversary. The President described it as “our great unfinished business.”

Obama faces protest in South Africa, is unlikely to meet with ailing Mandela

Global Politics

President Barack Obama says ‘best yet to come’ after winning re-election

Global Politics

Barack Obama’s press conference

Global Politics

Foreign policy challenges for Obama

Global Politics

The year of Obama

Global Politics

From Copenhagen to Afghanistan — a look back at how President Obama’s policies were perceived around the globe.

President Obama Speaks Out on Climate Action

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

The World Has Their Say About the 2012 Election

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 […]

BBC Poll Shows Obama is the Favorite Worldwide

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 […]

The Future of US-China Relations

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 […]