Solon Simmons, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University, examining Obama's acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo as well as American perceptions of Obama, legitimacy of professional institutions, and the prize itself. Simmons identifies Obama's European Problem, which he describes as the domestic perception that Obama is constrained by how appealing he is to Europeans. In addition, he believes that some Americans are feeling resentful that the world is judgmental about US efforts to "save the world." Simmons concludes with the suggestion that Obama would be deserving of the award if he is able to prevent the escalation of the war from spiraling out of control and can "keep the Americans from getting involved in too many conflicts that won't produce any positive outcomes." Interview conducted on CTV by Marcia Macmillan, December 10th, 2009. Video courtesy of CTV.
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