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12 Days to Peace? The Obama Nobel Prize Controversy | Deep Dive

Welcome back to the podcast! Today we’re unpacking one of the most controversial moments in modern diplomatic history — the awarding of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to Barack Obama.

Was it a genuine recognition of leadership, or a strategic move designed to influence global politics? We break down the now-famous “12-Day Prize” controversy, highlighting how nominations closed on 1 February 2009, just 12 days after Obama took office.

In this episode, we explore:
• The Timeline Debate – Can nine months in office truly showcase peace achievements, or was it simply too soon to judge?
• The Drone Dilemma – How did a Peace Prize coexist with the expansion of drone warfare in Pakistan and Yemen?
• Man vs. Symbol – Was the prize awarded to Obama the leader, or Obama the global symbol of hope after the Bush era?
• Nobel Committee Regrets – Why officials later hinted that the prize may have been awarded too early.

Many critics argue the award was like giving an athlete a gold medal before the race even began — rewarding intent instead of results. So did this moment damage the credibility of the Nobel Peace Prize?

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