VOICED: The Middle East reacts to Obama's victory

The transcript discusses the impact of Obama's election on US troop withdrawal promises, the tarnished US image due to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and the challenges Obama faces in restoring confidence in the US, particularly in the Arab world. It highlights the negative perception left by the Bush administration and the expectations for Obama to engage in diplomacy and improve relations in the Middle East.

What was one of the key promises made by Obama during his campaign regarding US troops?

• To maintain the current level of troops

• To send more troops to Afghanistan

• To withdraw all US forces within 16 months

• To increase the number of troops in Iraq

How has the Iraq war affected the US's image in the region?

• It has made the US more popular

• It has improved the US's image

• It has tarnished the US's image

• It has had no impact on the US's image

What is the perception of the US in the Arab world following the Bush administration?

• Pro-Muslim and anti-Israeli

• Anti-Muslim and pro-Israeli

• Neutral and unbiased

• Supportive of Arab interests

What is expected from the new president regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process?

• To support only Palestinian interests

• To support only Israeli interests

• To ignore the peace process

• To take a strong but neutral involvement

Which two countries are mentioned as key areas for Obama to focus on in restoring US confidence?

• Turkey and Jordan

• Syria and Iran

• Saudi Arabia and Egypt

• Lebanon and Qatar