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"In terms of the US's role in the world, obviously, we remain a military superpower. We still have the largest economy in the world. But the world is becoming more integrated," Obama told the Itar-Tass/Rossiya TV in an interview.
"You've got countries like China and India and Brazil that are much more developed and growing much more quickly than in the past," he said.
The President said, "The United States has to recognise that our role is not to dictate policy around the world, but to be a partner with other countries around the world and find those areas of mutual concern and agreement that are so important."
A great example of this is the issue of climate change, he observed. This is an issue that could have profound impacts on both the United States and on Russia. "If the permafrost in Russia completely melts, it could completely transform the weather patterns on the planet, in some cases in very dangerous ways" he said.
Noting that no country can alone solve this problem, Obama said: "The United States has to take steps; China has to take steps; Russia has to take steps; India has to take steps."
Obama hoped that the US's role in the new world will be to help convene and moderate negotiations that lead the international community to move in a direction that's good for all people and not just for a few.
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Dont worry Obama, our greedy and self centered minority appeasing upa and congress politicians and politicians in genereal wont allow India to develop.
India may be growing, but still it has long way to go. Unless we have the money trickle down to the grass root levels , we will be unable to see any green shoots. Those who are talking about GDP and all, should not forget about the rural india. However, we the citizens can only make the difference, so let's be a part of the change that we want to see around us.