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America and a Changed World: A Question of Leadership

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ISBN: 978-1-444-39156-5

August 2010

Wiley-Blackwell

296 pages

Description

Looking at a range of themes and regions, this book provides a challenging basis for rethinking America's international leadership.

  • Chatham House experts assess current US policy and the country's ability to continue to play an international leading role.
  • A timely exploration as President Barack Obama attempts to renew America’s global leadership.
  • Broad range of contributors including Annette Bohr (Central Asia), Victor Bulmer-Thomas (Latin America), Alex Vines and Tom Cargill (Sub-Saharan Africa), Paul Cornish (Arms control), Paola Subacchi (Economics), Kerry Brown (China) and James Sherr (Russia).
About the Author
Dr Robin Niblett is the Director of Chatham House (the Royal Institute of International Affairs). He was previously Executive Vice President at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC.
Features
  • At a time of economic crisis and involvement in two wars, President Barack Obama takes office calling for a renewal of America’s global leadership
  • Senior resident and affiliated scholars offer perspectives on the future capacity of the US to influence events beyond its borders
  • Chatham House experts assess current US policy and consider the most promising areas for future US influence
  • Offers recommendations on how US engagement could have the most beneficial impact on a broad range of countries, regions, and policy areas from climate change and energy security to the reform of international institutions
  • Broad range of contributors including Annette Bohr (Central Asia), Victor Bulmer-Thomas (Latin America), Alex Vines and Tom Cargill (Sub-Saharan Africa), Paul Cornish (Arms control), Paola Subacchi (Economics), Kerry Brown (China) and James Sherr (Russia)