Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Norwegian Nobel Committee emphasized his vision and work toward a world without nuclear weapons and noted that he created a new climate in international politics by prioritizing multilateral diplomacy, dialogue, and negotiations to resolve conflicts. His initiatives included renouncing torture, closing CIA black sites, planning a responsible withdrawal from Iraq, improving US-Russian relations to reduce nuclear arsenals, and addressing global climate challenges. The prize was also seen as an encouragement to support further positive actions toward peace and international cooperation.
