Obama on Al-Arabiya

Interesting piece from Time on how Al-Arabiya ended up with the very first interview with Obama as President.

Also interesting to hear about the connection between the interviewer and the President - although, like others before him, especially Bill Clinton, Obama may have the gift of making whoever he's speaking to feel like the most important person in the room.

But this should definitely send a message - a positive message - to the Arab and Muslim world about Obama's approach to the whole 'Clash of Civilisations' thing (ie, suggesting it's largely tosh).