To the critics of the Nobel Committee  for awarding Barack Obama the Peace Prize, it’s worth looking at the original  criteria written by Alfred Nobel on November 27th 1895.  The prize should be awarded to “the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses”

In the past year of all those involved in these issues, Barack Obama has achieved the most.   Whether or not, we agree with another accolade for a US President is another issue altogether. 

I also confess an interest. He is examining transitions to democracy in a completely different way. 

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