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How consistent will the myth Obama be? One thing is clear: the new presidents inheritance is a heavy load. Challenges like the financial crisis, heavy foreign and security political conditions, and unclear relations with Russia. The election of Obama and the accompanying Obamania received more international media attention than any other presidential election in the US ever. No subject has been left undiscussed or untreated by either the media or any other institution. Nevertheless it might be useful, before streaming off in further considerations and assumptions regarding US politics to stand still at least four critical points of reference that are part of a long term importance and reference: the shift, the myth, the society and the world. In the present article, the author enlightens the situation of the US after the elections. O. van Zijl

Wie beständig ist der Mythos "Barack Obama"? Klar ist: Der neue Präsident tritt ein schweres Erbe an. Herausforderungen wie die Wirtschaftskrise, schwierige außen- und sicherheitspolitische Gegebenheiten und die Beziehungen zu Russland warten auf ihn. Der Autor, ein exzellenter Kenner der USA und ehemaliger Diplomat, beleuchtet die Situation der Vereinigten Staaten nach der Wahl.

The second election of President Bush is the climax of twelve years of successful activity by the Republicans. Rarely before could an American president rely on a majority in both houses of the Congress. Consequently, Bush has ever since his re-election conveyed the impression that he is committed to follow the paths he had taken during his first term at home & in international affairs without any concessions. Therefore, also his new initiatives towards Europe seem to be aimed only to improve the transatlantic atmosphere but not to develop a more cooperative American foreign policy. Adapted from the source document.