Work on the Americas at Chatham House concentrates on the changing international role of the United States.

Latest:

US Economy

Podcast: Larry Summers

The former US Treasury Secretary says the 'extraordinary degree of uncertainty' in Europe is having a global impact. He also discusses economic recovery in the US. Podcast

Eurozone Crisis

Shifting Alliances

Chatham House experts, including Xenia Dormandy, discussed how leading economies outside the eurozone can help manage the Eurozone crisis. Transcript/Audio

Middle East Peace Talks

Next Steps 

Senator George Mitchell, US Special Envoy for Middle East Peace (2009-2011), outlined how international actors can promote dialogue. Video/Transcript

Research Projects

• US Capacity to Act
  This project examines aspects of American power.  

• US Defence Alliances in Asia-Pacific
  This project aims to probe gaps that have developed in the US alliance structure. 

• Rethinking America's International Role
  This project offers an outside perspective on America's future capacity for world leadership.
   
• The Domestic and International Context
  The project examines the domestic and international context in which the US acts.
   
• United States Discussion Group
  The United States Discussion Group (USDG) invites leading policy-makers, analysts and academics to discuss the United States and its international role.

Contact

For more information please contact Thomas Raines.