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Mon 11 Nov 2008Obama may usher in new era of global co-operation
US tendency towards military force may be replaced by diplomacy if the Democratic candidate is elected
ONE-THIRD of US voters have cast early ballots. The other two-thirds vote tomorrow, with the polls strongly favouring Barack Obama. His extraordinary ability to communicate a promise of non-threatening change has raised expectations around the world. The more successful Obama is at fulfilling these expectations, the greater the challenge will be for the rest of us as we address new global realities.
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