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The world according to Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown is in the United States to听set out how he believes the international community should tackle the challenges听facing听the modern world.听

Following听Tony Blair's now famous speech and in the shadow of his hero JFK,听Brown听hopes to drive home听his vision of international co-operation.

The 大象传媒's political editor Nick Robinson has been in the US with the Prime Minister to cover the speech. He asked听expert commentators from both sides of the Atlantic about the direction the Prime Minister should take and听his ability to persuade the world to follow.

Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger

The former US secretary of state describes his admiration for Gordon Brown and his hope that his words on international co-operation will be heeded in times of dramatic global change.

Jeremy Greenstock

Sir Jeremy Greenstock

A former ambassador to the UN and UK representative in Iraq, Greenstock suggests there听are more similarities between听Brown and Blair than at first sight.

Christopher Meyer

Sir Christopher Meyer

The ambassador to the US under Blair remembers the applause for听the former PM听in Chicago and suggests Brown needs to tread a diplomatic tightrope if he hopes to suceed.

Jonathan Powell

Jonathan Powell

Tony Blair's former听chief of staff听explains the case for foreign intervention, as outlined in Blair's Chicago speech.

Robin Niblett

Robin Nibblet

The director of foreign affairs think tank Chatham House analyses the changing circles of influence that may disrupt Brown's plans.

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Speaking at the Kennedy Library the Prime Minister is likely to invoke JFK in his speech but听how听does听Gordon Brown compare to the legendary leader?

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