Originally Posted by Tark

I disagree with him winning it but i understand why they decided to give it to him. We are at a impasse in this world. The USA has been viewed as an egotistical ruler that will do anything they want. They have been doing things even if the majority of the international community opposed those decisions. Now with the new head of state the world has more confidence in the USA. They are ready to support the USA even if for the past 8 years they have hated the USA.

He is trying to turn one of the most hated countries into a international leader not by force but by diplomatic talks. Obviously he has not proven himself with actions but there is not denying that the speeches he makes is to try to rally the countries together.