Obama’s Top challenges in Administration

The economy of America really dwindled in the era of former president George bush. The war on Iraq is said to have impacted the economy since a lot of funds was used in fighting the Iraqis. He will have to improve the economy.

Job opportunities: Many companies laid off their employees after hard economic times were witnessed since they were unable to pay salaries. This has resulted into many jobless people.

Terrorism: He will have to deal with groups like Taliban and al-Qaida who for a long time have threatened the security of many people.

Middle-east peace-[Israel and Palestine]: The unending war between Palestine and Israel is a major concern. The two countries especially the oppressed will be looking forward to see how he gives a lasting solution to the two, bearing in mind the problem is more of political-religious than crime President Bush had hoped to have an agreement between the Israelis and the Palestinians by the end of this year but that looks impossible. How far will the USA intervene in the peace process, with their weight? The first stage is the Israeli election set for 10th February, of which will act as an indication on whether there will be an Israeli government ready to make compromises.

Iran and North Korea: There has been a problem of nuclear problems between the two countries. They want to be viewed as super power countries which can manufacture powerful weapons. Iran and North Korea are hoping for room of negotiations without any preconditions as witnessed with president bush.

Poverty in Africa: African countries have always depended on developed countries for funds. President Obama will be faced with the challenge of providing extra funds to cater for health matters, education policies and long term measures in eradicating poverty.
Energy, Environment and change of climate: Barrack Obama has committed himself to doing more on global warming and wants greenhouse gases reduced by 80% by 2050. This will be one of the most important issues of his presidency, as the Kyoto Protocol is about to expire in 2012 and negotiations about a follow-up or its extension have stalled. He promises to recycle waste to help in reducing pollution.

Russia: President Barrack Obama’s government needs Russian help in dealing with other problems such as Iran and Darfur, where the Security Council is driving policy. The key issue is whether the US and Russia will negotiate further reductions in nuclear weapons.

Barrack Obama endorsed the call last year by four senior former US diplomats for the US to aim for a nuclear weapons-free world, as it is supposed to be under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

China: China being a permanent member of the Security Council, it holds immense economic influence in the world as a whole. The future of Taiwan always has the potential to divide USA and china on Tibet continues to be an irritant. Over the recent years, China has chosen to concentrate much on domestic economic development; therefore, as long as this continues to be its priority, its relation with the US is likely to remain stable.

Iraq: He has defined this as giving time for the Iraqi government to strengthen its own armed forces and he wants a phased withdrawal of most US troops by the end of May 2010.

However, part of the force would remain to conduct operations against al-Qaeda in Iraq.

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