President Obama’s Diplomatic Style Toward Africa: Putting the Future of Africa in the Hands of Africans

The significance of of Obama’s presidency has had a breakthrough in African American history. He is viewed as a great symbol and success in the Africa American struggle for freedom. He not only stands for our ancestors but also the African American people as a whole. Obama’s sweep of votes was historic for many because of what it showed about America’s past, centuries of slavery, segregation, and the on-going racial discrimination. Knowing that he was the first African American president, he understood that he was influencing more people to be like him. He influenced children

The United States is known for the “American Dream”, the material items, our breakthroughs in medicine, our employment opportunities, etc. These are just some of the things the United States has to offer, but the United States also has a downfall to all of the “good” things in life: we think our way of life is better than everyone else’s, and we often judge other countries, especially Africa, for their way of living. We often ask the questions, “What if we go to help them?” or “How can we help them?” when the real question is: “What can we learn from them”?

First, Africa was finally given a place in the international community because of New Imperialism. For hundreds of years, an entire fifth of the inhabited Earth was excluded from the world’s most important decisions. But because of New Imperialism, they were able to

​Being the president of the United States is not an easy job. Obama traveled the country and understood the problems of the common person. He understood this from personal experience as well because he did not come from the social elite most politicians come from. Since Obama was also a person who suffered the harsh realities of poverty, he recognizes the numerous issues of the people from the lower class. There is a substantial need to appreciate the fact that Obama seems to be quite aware of the existing circumstances of the poverty stricken in the United States. The most important aspect that is worth consideration is that Obama proved to men of color that they could have equal

The eight years of George Bush’s presidency were some of the most controversial, and consequential of any president’s in our nations history. There were many domestic and foreign concerns that were in the forefront of the country’s mind, and they had to be dealt with swiftly and with great competence. Whether that is how President Bush handled those concerns is still highly debated, by the common man and the President himself. In his book “Decision Points”, President Bush documents the processes and thoughts he went through in deliberating the responses to the many conflicts that he faced in his early life, his governorship, and mainly his presidency. As in any presidency there are successes and failures, and Bush displays his opinions of his. The memoir provides a more personal feel to a man who was in a position that most people can feel little personal connection with. He provides an honest and insightful into the inner workings of his cabinet, his decisions, and his reactions to the world around him. Though typically regarded as a negative presidency by most scholars, Bush does a sufficient job of manifesting the fact that there were positives of his presidency. George Bush was able to be successful in his help to victims of AIDS and malaria in Africa, and

On August 4, 1961, a young African American boy was born in the state of Hawaii. Being raised by both his mother and father, this young protegee would grow up to attend Harvard University and be elected into Congress. However, it wasn’t until November 4, 2008 that this unique individual had finally broke through the trials of history. On this very day, Senator Barack Obama officially became the first African American president of the United States. This incredible individual was finally able to break through the trials of history and open a new path for our the American society. Even though Barrack had just been appointed into office, he was still able to successfully carry out his roles as Chief Diplomat and Commander in chief.

Modern African states have various problems ranging from corruption, to armed conflict, to stunted structural development. Africa’s ongoing political instability and economic crisis have hindered the improvement of Africa. Thus, the lack of money, advancement in technology, and climate has hampered economic development. Despite European mistreatment and oppression African’s have endured hardships that have encouraged economy, education, and political

Ever since Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States on November 4, 2008 he has changed America. Barack Obama was, the first African American president in U.S., history. During the election for president many candidates had promised people of America that they will make America better. Little did America know that they only did this to get people's votes. Instead of making false promises to the people of America, Barack Obama was the only candidate that used the word “change (npr)” to make the American people interested in what was going to happen. During his presidency, Obama has brought changes to the white house and to the political map in the United States (biography).

Overwhelmed by numerous armed conflicts in the Middle East and Africa, a formidable domestic economic crisis, and a growing challenge of primacy from China, the United States government and public began prioritizing domestic issues. However, persisting transnational concerns, especially illicit drug trafficking, nuclear weapons proliferation, and the threat of terrorism, largely depend on U.S. involvement based on our relatively successful past efforts and President Barack Obama’s promising diplomatic approach towards foreign policy.

Famine, poverty, malnourishment, child soldiers, HIV, malaria, suffering are among what I think about when I think about Africa. Along with high mortality rate and lack of clean water. Having a skewed perspective of Africa is something that very few people think of. When the word Africa comes up, the first things we focus on is how can we help? What can we help with? In the book Mistaking Africa by Curtis Keim, he addresses the stereotypes that surround Africa while at the same time debunking those myths and providing more informative view of what and how Africa truly is.

Ohuoba’s “The Perception of Africa” shows how Africa has been stereotyped across America in ways including but not limited to: school textbooks, mass media, and news broadcasts. The essay expresses the continent of Africa as more than just poverty and clay roads seen on news broadcasts. Included in the essay was a short story of African native child that lives in the United States and studies about her continent in class. The child is baffled about all the perceptions of her homeland through her textbook and the children her class. Only the negative is studied and talked about rather than the good aspects of Africa. This demonstrates how one can be influenced to think something is worse than what it is.

The Pan-African significance of the Obama administration, Obama the offspring of a Kenyan engulfed in a bi-racial reality (thus rendering him sensitive to multiculturalism) who fulfills the dream of an oppressed people, has been the perceived unification of both the African continent and the diaspora. However, the term Pan-Africanism comes to stir strong feedback because there is no consensual agreement on what it is. W.E.B. DuBois, in the 1930s, defined Pan-Africanism as a movement aimed at an intellectual understanding and cooperation among all groups of African descent in order to bring about "the industrial and spiritual emancipation of the Negro people."" Other definitions have come in the form of "self-government by African countries south of the Sahara," "the economic, social, and cultural development of the continent, the avoidance of conflict among African states, the promotion of African unity and influence in world affairs," and a personal favorite, "a struggle in which Africans and others of African blood have been engaged since their contact with modern Europe." Although none of these definitions are entirely accurate they, together, frame my understanding of Pan-Africanism as a political movement and philosophical tradition founded on African pride, a consciousness of the past, and a desired unification of continental Africans and all who identify with the diaspora; seeing Africa (and its descendents) as one body even in the presence of differing people,

In the years of 2007-2008 a man named Barack Obama decided she wanted to run for president. He was the first African American man to ever run for president let alone win the election. In this research paper I will go through the journey of Barack Obama’s presidency; from his early life , to his background in politics, and his actual presidency.

Some people speak against U.S foreign aid being sent to Africa for humanitarian reasons. Others speak out in favor of such actions. All of us have seen the news tickers with vital headlines about “people being devastated by droughts in Zimbabwe and unhygienic water in Sudan”, but what is their government doing about it. Personally, I’ve asked myself several founded inquiries about where is this foreign aid going to and what are some of the achievements being made. I’ve acquired over time well-built knowledge in relation to the United Nations and the work they perform globally to promote stability and development. I will be bringing in several valid arguments to get to the bottom of this controversial subject of

Over the last 50 years, the world has struggled to maintain an economic balance and stability, while flourishing countries try to maintain a steady income to support its people and relations with other countries. Therefore, when a continent like Africa fails to maintain a stable government and economy, super powers such as America decide to intervene with its relations. Africa has great potential to become another pillar of the world’s economic structure with its mass amounts of uncultivated land. Unfortunately, corruption and irresponsible governments hinder that progress. Foreign aid while helpful should be limited to a yearly amount because it allows the government to repudiate responsibility and gives room for corruption; it creates a