Watching America.com is quick to the punch with global press reaction to Obama’s victory.
For a quick-off the mark translation, this piece from The Democratic Republic of Congo, (translated from French from the publication Le Potential) captures a widely held sentiment.
Other perspectives can be found at
Daily Nation, Kenya
Lessons for Africa from U.S. Elections
Spiegel Online, Germany
Europe’s Wish List
Good morning, Mr. President
(beware: this is a long one)
Spiegel Online, Germany
The Serenity of Obama
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia
Obama Realizes the Dream of Generations
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia
U.S. Votes to Reject Bush Nightmare
America has hoped, voted, and taken the leap.
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand
How Well Obama Does Is In His Own Hands
Today America has given the world a great and generous moment.
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand
America on Edge of Transformation
Middle East Times, Egypt
Obama Wins
… and here’s one that has a somewhat different tone…
The Australian, Australia
Rising Democrat Tide Could Bring Protectionism
To end this round-up, here are three nice pieces from a single British publication, The Times
The Times, U.K.
Why America Went for Obama
The Times, U.K.
Obama Fulfills the Dream
The Times, U.K.
Obama’s Victory Is Head-Spinning Stuff
Check in with WatchingAmerica.com, a TMV recommended site, throughout the next few days for foreign press coverage of Obama’s victory. They now post dozens of articles daily and have a feature that allows Americans and non-Americans alike to discuss any of the translated stories of US events.
Robin Koerner is a British-born citizen of the USA, who currently serves as Academic Dean of the John Locke Institute. He holds graduate degrees in both Physics and the Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge (U.K.). He is also the founder of WatchingAmerica.com, an organization of over 100 volunteers that translates and posts in English views about the USA from all over the world.
Robin may be best known for having coined the term “Blue Republican” to refer to liberals and independents who joined the GOP to support Ron Paul’s bid for the presidency in 2012 (and, in so doing, launching the largest coalition that existed for that candidate).
Robin’s current work as a trainer and a consultant, and his book If You Can Keep It , focus on overcoming distrust and bridging ideological division to improve politics and lives. His current project, Humilitarian, promotes humility and civility as a basis for improved political discourse and outcomes.