why did obama get the nobel peace prize

Barack Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Norwegian Nobel Committee highlighted his promotion of nuclear nonproliferation, his creation of a new climate in international politics, and his outreach to the Muslim world as key reasons for the award. They praised his vision of a world free from nuclear weapons and his support for multilateral diplomacy and dialogue as tools to resolve conflicts peacefully. The prize recognized his ability to inspire hope for a better future and his efforts to foster international cooperation during his early months as President of the United States.