I don't think there's any conspiracy going on in the awarding of the prize. If there was, they sure miscalculated.

The best time to give him the award would have been in the 3rd or 4th year of his presidency so it could be used to bolster support for him in the next election.

I suspect the Nobel committee views Obama as a serious power broker now and in the future and this a personal kiss up action by them.

On the other hand...if you want to talk conspiracies, maybe this the only time in next 4 years that Obama will only be a "little" at war and since he'll be invading and blowing up all kinds of women and children in the next 3 years, better do it now while it only looks a little ironic. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />