America and a Changed World: A Question of Leadership

ISBN: 978-1-4051-9845-5

Paperback

296 pages

April 2010, Wiley-Blackwell

Other Available Formats: E-book, Hardcover

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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)