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The US and its allies face a daunting range of international problems. Despite global support for the US lying at a historical low, America must still provide international leadership. Security concerns, including those affecting the Euro-Atlantic community, now ignore borders. European leaders and decision-makers must be aware of the possible future policies of the next US administration.

RUSI Analysis

The Defence Challenges for the Next Commander-in-Chief
By Peter Singer

Women in American Politics
By Laura bridge

'The Politics of Fear' No More: Barack Obama's World View
By Michael Williams

No Clear Frontrunner, but a Very Clear Direction in the US Primary Elections
By Jonathan Eyal

A New League of Democracies?
By Laura Bridge

Sino-American Relations and the New American President
By Lloyd Thrall

The Next Four Years? American Foreign Policy Under John McCain
By Michael Williams

Global Leadership Forum

The Global Leadership Forum addressed the most pressing global issues facing the US, ranging from relations with transatlantic allies and the Middle East, to climate change and the global financial crisis.

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Candidate Profiles: Foreign Policy

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