America and a Changed World

Copyright © 2010 The Royal Institute of International Affairs

America and a Changed World

Editor(s): Robin Niblett

Published Online: 19 AUG 2010 09:54PM EST

Print ISBN: 9781405198448

Online ISBN: 9781444391565

DOI: 10.1002/9781444391565

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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).

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xiii)

    1. Introduction (pages 1–11)

      Dr Robin Niblett

  3. Part I: Deepening Regionalism and the US Response

    1. Chapter 1

      Latin America: Forging Partnerships in a Transformed Region (pages 13–29)

      Victor Bulmer-Thomas

    2. Chapter 2

      The Middle East: Changing from External Arbiter to Regional Player (pages 30–48)

      Claire Spencer

    3. Chapter 3

      Sub-Saharan Africa: Providing Strategic Vision or Fire-Fighting? (pages 49–70)

      Alex Vines and Tom Cargill

    4. Chapter 4

      East Asia: Searching for Consistency (pages 71–88)

      John Swenson-Wright

    5. Chapter 5

      South Asia: Navigating Minefields (pages 89–108)

      Gareth Price

    6. Chapter 6

      Central Asia: Responding to the Multi-Vectoring Game (pages 109–124)

      Annette Bohr

    7. Chapter 7

      The South Caucasus: Drama on Three Stages (pages 125–142)

      James Nixey

  4. Part II: Partners and Competitors

    1. Chapter 8

      China: Between Global Responsibilities and Internal Transitions (pages 143–161)

      Kerry Brown

    2. Chapter 9

      Russia: Managing Contradictions (pages 162–184)

      James Sherr

    3. Chapter 10

      Europe: Transatlantic Relations Still Drifting (pages 185–202)

      Robin Niblett

  5. Part III: Global Challenges

    1. Chapter 11

      International Law and the United Nations: A New Era of Engagement (pages 203–222)

      Devika Hovell

    2. Chapter 12

      Arms Control Tomorrow: The Challenge of Nuclear Weapons in the Twenty-First Century (pages 223–237)

      Paul Cornish

    3. Chapter 13

      The United States and Climate Change: From Process to Action (pages 238–257)

      Bernice Lee, Michael Grubb, Felix Preston and Benjamin Zala

    4. Chapter 14

      The Role of the United States in the Post-Crisis Economic Order (pages 258–274)

      Dr Paola Subacchi

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      Index (pages 275–282)

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