The announcement of Barack Obama winning the Nobel Prize last week was, undoubtedly one of the most controversial events in recent memory, received with enthusiasm and disbelief in equal measure. The critics on one side claiming too early, too undeserving, too hyped etc etc and they do certainly have a point.
All these years the Nobel Prize committee in Sweden has given an impression which makes one think that its an award for men/women who have already reached the point and in a critical way past their prime, in essence a lifetime award for accomplishing phenomenal things. The Nobel Prize is known as the top prize in the world for service in the areas of Science, Arts, Society and there have been many occasions where a deserving winner has missed out (Gandhi being one prime example). I would like to make a point here, such prizes should be given to people at the peak of their careers and professions, the reason being it acts as an incentive and encouragement during active practice of a particular skill.
If you buy this point one can safely say the man who has the platform and will to bring together an ever widening world, spheres of influence would be a certain Barack Obama. It is definitely early but a worthwhile gamble which could make Mr. Obama realise the expectations of the globe and nudge him into being assertive, confident in dealing with a lot of issues.
I agree guys, this prize is not one of merit but of pure hope and a well invested hope I must emphasize.
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