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).

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.