Sen. Obama on International Relations

This video originally aired on Thursday, July 24, 2008.

About This Video

Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) discusses his views on international relations and foreign policy during an address at the Victory Column in Berlin, Germany. This was part of a week long trip to the Middle East and Europe.

Discussion Questions

  1. What is the significance of the location of Sen. Obama's speech? List other cities Sen. Obama visited during his trip.
  2. What is NATO? Why was it created? How does Sen. Obama cite NATO as an example for future partnerships meant to combat terrorism?
  3. Explain Sen. Obama's stance on nuclear weapons. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your answer.
  4. Name two American political figures who gave historical speeches in Berlin, Germany. Compare and contrast those speeches with the one Sen. Obama delivered.

Keywords

Climate Change, European Union, Foreign Relations, NATO, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, Terrorism

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Campaigns and Elections
  • Political Participation

Speakers

  • Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL)