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CougarLisa · 36-40, F
JSul3 · 70-79
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Reasons cited by the Nobel Committee:
According to the official Nobel Prize website and press release, the specific reasons for awarding Obama the prize included:
Strengthening diplomacy: The committee praised his emphasis on multilateral diplomacy, dialogue, and negotiation to resolve international conflicts.
Advocating for nuclear disarmament: Obama’s vision for and support of a world free from nuclear weapons was a significant factor.
A "new climate" in foreign relations: The committee acknowledged the changed tone of international relations since Obama took office, specifically his outreach to the Muslim world. His June 2009 speech in Cairo, where he called for "a new beginning" between the U.S. and Muslim communities, was viewed as a major step.
Inspiring hope: His presidency was seen as having captured the world's attention and given people hope for a better future, echoing the Nobel Prize's goal of fostering international attitudes of peace.
Addressing global challenges: The committee noted his initiative to tackle climate change and his focus on strengthening democracy and human rights.
Obama humbly stated that he did not feel he deserved to be in the company of historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela who had previously won the prize.
Reasons cited by the Nobel Committee:
According to the official Nobel Prize website and press release, the specific reasons for awarding Obama the prize included:
Strengthening diplomacy: The committee praised his emphasis on multilateral diplomacy, dialogue, and negotiation to resolve international conflicts.
Advocating for nuclear disarmament: Obama’s vision for and support of a world free from nuclear weapons was a significant factor.
A "new climate" in foreign relations: The committee acknowledged the changed tone of international relations since Obama took office, specifically his outreach to the Muslim world. His June 2009 speech in Cairo, where he called for "a new beginning" between the U.S. and Muslim communities, was viewed as a major step.
Inspiring hope: His presidency was seen as having captured the world's attention and given people hope for a better future, echoing the Nobel Prize's goal of fostering international attitudes of peace.
Addressing global challenges: The committee noted his initiative to tackle climate change and his focus on strengthening democracy and human rights.
Obama humbly stated that he did not feel he deserved to be in the company of historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela who had previously won the prize.
CougarLisa · 36-40, F
@JSul3 "In 2009, President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation. This included his promotion of nuclear nonproliferation and an emphasis on the role of the United Nations and other international institutions. The award, which came less than nine months into his presidency, was highly controversial."
JSul3 · 70-79
@CougarLisa
Criticism of the award
Many critics and commentators disagreed with the Nobel Committee's decision. Key points of contention included:
Lack of concrete achievements: As the award was announced just nine months into his presidency, many argued that Obama had not had time to achieve the types of peace-building outcomes normally associated with the prize. The nomination deadline had been only two weeks after he took office.
Expansion of military action: The controversy intensified in the years that followed as the Obama administration continued or expanded military operations. Critics pointed to his authorization of a 30,000-troop surge in Afghanistan just two months after accepting the prize, as well as an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen.
A "mistake" in hindsight: In a 2015 memoir, the former secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Geir Lundestad, expressed regret over the decision. He wrote that the committee hoped the prize would strengthen Obama but that it failed to achieve its desired effect and was seen as a mistake by many, including some of Obama's supporters.
Obama's response
In his acceptance speech, Obama acknowledged the paradox of receiving the award while the U.S. was engaged in two wars. He noted that he did not feel he deserved to be in the company of historical figures who had won the prize, but accepted it as "a call to action" for global efforts to confront the challenges of the 21st century.
Criticism of the award
Many critics and commentators disagreed with the Nobel Committee's decision. Key points of contention included:
Lack of concrete achievements: As the award was announced just nine months into his presidency, many argued that Obama had not had time to achieve the types of peace-building outcomes normally associated with the prize. The nomination deadline had been only two weeks after he took office.
Expansion of military action: The controversy intensified in the years that followed as the Obama administration continued or expanded military operations. Critics pointed to his authorization of a 30,000-troop surge in Afghanistan just two months after accepting the prize, as well as an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen.
A "mistake" in hindsight: In a 2015 memoir, the former secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Geir Lundestad, expressed regret over the decision. He wrote that the committee hoped the prize would strengthen Obama but that it failed to achieve its desired effect and was seen as a mistake by many, including some of Obama's supporters.
Obama's response
In his acceptance speech, Obama acknowledged the paradox of receiving the award while the U.S. was engaged in two wars. He noted that he did not feel he deserved to be in the company of historical figures who had won the prize, but accepted it as "a call to action" for global efforts to confront the challenges of the 21st century.
CougarLisa · 36-40, F
@JSul3 I didn't read all that. Obama didn't earn it and anyone who says he did is clearly bias.
Vin53 · M
@CougarLisa Do you think trump is worthy of one?