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

US Energy: the New Reality
There is undoubtedly a US energy revolution under way – but where that revolution will lead is not yet clear. This paper explains trends in the North American energy landscape, and how they are likely to evolve. Read.

Do US Presidents Matter?
Professor Joseph Nye considered the extent to which US presidents can influence trends in global politics, and the effectiveness of different styles of leadership.
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'Europe is Our Best Partner'
Based on common values and capability, the US wants Europe as a partner in dealing with issues such as China, said former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright.
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 Research Projects

• US Election Notes
  This series of short analyses will consider major foreign policy issues, the relative positions of the candidates, and the international implications of each.

• 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.
    
• 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 Rory Kinane