Worldfocus anchor Martin Savidge had some down time on the set this week, during which he helpfully compiled a list of all the global challenges facing President Barack Obama. What do you think is the most pressing issue?
All Posts Tagged With: "2008 election"
In the Newsroom
January 23, 2009
What’s on Obama’s (full) plate?
Video
January 20, 2009
Obama faces challenges south of the border
Following his inauguration on Tuesday, Barack Obama faces many serious global challenges -- some of them in Latin America. Shannon O’Neil of the Council on Foreign Relations discusses how he might tackle Mexican drug violence and relations with Cuba and Venezuela.
Audio / Blogwatch
January 20, 2009
The world watches as President Obama takes office
As Barack Obama was sworn in on Tuesday as the 44th president of the United States, people around the world were glued to television sets and radios.
Audio
November 13, 2008
Iran skirts talks with Obama administration
Though Iran has called for direct talks without conditions in the past, its leaders are now backing away somewhat from President-elect Barack Obama, who has expressed more openness to such discussions than the current president.
In the Newsroom
November 10, 2008
Probing behind the Obama photo ops
Martin Savidge discusses the importance of multi-layered coverage of Africa and elsewhere.
Perspectives
November 7, 2008
Historic elections not “only in America”
A Worldfocus contributing blogger takes issue with the notion that Barack Obama's election could happen "only in America," pointing to several historic elections in Latin America.
Audio
November 7, 2008
Obama’s election changes Iraqi attitudes
Alissa Rubin, a New York Times correspondent, discusses the shift in Iraqi politicians' attitudes since Nov. 4.
Video
November 6, 2008
Despite elation, Obama faces grim economy
The historic U.S. election of Barack Obama did not inject the same elation into the sobering economic environment.
Video
November 6, 2008
Holbrooke outlines approach to Afghanistan and Russia
Richard Holbrooke, assistant secretary of state, discusses the complex difficulties in Afghanistan and a newly aggressive Russia.
Video
November 6, 2008
International reaction to U.S. election varies
Susan Caskie, international editor of The Week, discusses the mixed international coverage of the U.S. election.
