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).