Obama’s Promise to the World Is Hailed From Tanzania to Japan

From frigid Toronto to the Protestant University of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, from Rome’s Spanish Steps to the dusty streets of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the citizens of the world paused to witness Obama’s inauguration, expressing joy at the moment along with anxiety over whether he can live up to the hope he has engendered. Full Story »

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Stephen Selman
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by Stephen Selman - Jan. 21, 2009

Interesting and involved look at global reactions to Obama's inauguration. Quotes are offered from a very wide geographical range, addressing a number of topics. More critical voices could be included, but there is no shortage of diverse opinions presented here.

The outside world's response to our recent change of leadership is a prelude to their role in the success or failure of the Obama administration. The more familiar we are with outside perspectives, the more productive we can be in setting and meeting goals on a global scale.

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