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. In this book, 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. This book 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), Tom Cargill (Sub-Saharan Africa), Paul Cornish (Counter-insurgency and Counter-proliferation), Glada Lahn (Energy), Michael Massey (Environment) and James Sherr (Russia).