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Why Obama deserves it

October 12, 2009. Clingendael Commentary Nils de Mooij
The pundits are upset. The Peace Prize, they ask? But what has he accomplished? It's hard to see history when you're living it. Perhaps it's even harder in a 24 hour news cycle. Or perhaps we have all just grown too cynical to recognise Barack Obama's truly inspired leadership for what it is, let alone share his historic vision. Read more »