ALKHOBAR: The mainstay of the US presidential poll campaign has been "change".
Both the Democrats and Republicans, realizing the frustration of people within and outside the United States have been promising a change that would bring prosperity and economic stability; a change that might make the world a better place to live in.
Needless to say that the communication of change is an implicit admission of wrong policies of the current administration. The world fraternity is keenly watching the polls and hoping for a change not only internally within the US but one that globally affects the world politics and economy.
The unique status of America has forced the entire world to look expectantly toward the presidential poll with optimism and hope.
There is no denying the fact that after the fall of Soviet Union, the US continues to have influential role in world economy and politics.
The world is expecting against all odds that the new US leader (be it Democrat or Republican) would bring in realistic changes.
The world wants to see the United States that once was pioneer in technological advancements and discoveries and whose policies provided a solace to the world order giving hope to the underdeveloped economies.
The world wants to see the return of the good old days when the policies of the US were dictated by compassion and world brotherhood rather than by prejudices, religious bias and petty vested interest that has created chaos, disorder and human plights.
The world yet again wants to see American contribution in the field of medicine, space technology, environment and other areas that will positively contribute to the growth and the welfare of the mankind. And not the US that is prejudiced with its expansionist designs.
People around the globe are expecting a true, realistic change - a change that will reflect true Americanism.
A change in policy that will revive the old doctrine of "of the people, by the people, for the people."
