Professor Juan Cole and Cairo-Based Analyst Issandr El Amrani on Obama's Historic Address

(Video) I was out earlier, saw part of the speech at a local cafe. And people are moderately excited, but really, at the end, curious about what he was going to say. From the reactions I’ve seen, they’re not overwhelmed. There were happy about some of the religious—the message of religious reconciliation that he gave. And I think, you know, we’re still going to have to wait to see what the speech is followed by in terms of concrete action. Full Story »

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by Dwight Rousu - Jun. 4, 2009

Experts in international affairs in the world present insights into the implications of the speech. More excerpts of the speech are included interspersed with informed comments.

The opening of dialog is a step into the light. The path needs to go further out of militarism and empire.

opinion polls show that what the Arab world, in particular, cares about most is the US getting out of Iraq. And Obama was very forthright on that issue. They say they care ... More »

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by Kenneth Sibbett - Jun. 6, 2009

A fair and balanced report ( is this FOX) on Obama , the speech, the public's reaction and some thoughts from some "experts" who were there.

Unlike Helen's "declareration in the Time's, Obama is praised and muted in the opinion of these experts. A report that was interesting,informing, and thoughtful. Thank Amy and Juan for an excellent article, as usual.

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