Former United States president Barack Obama has reminded everyone to think more of their commonalities than differences, in speaking out against the identity politics and social equality.<br /><br />Barack said that at a plenary discussion during the “Leaders: Asia-Pacific” summit hosted by his Obama Foundation in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.<br /><br />The former US president said he still believes that certain core values still applied today such as the need to respect people regardless their appearance or faith.