The rest of the world has a lot riding on the US election – but, unfortunately, no influence on the outcomeMost people around the world will not be able to vote in the upcoming United States presidential election, even though they have a great deal at stake in the result. Overwhelmingly, non-US citizens favour Barack Obama's re-election over a victory for his challenger, Mitt Romney. There are good reasons for this.In terms of the economy, the effects of Romney's policies in creating a more unequal and divided society would not be directly felt abroad. But, in ... (more)

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