Is There an Obama Doctrine?

In: European view: EV, Band 14, Heft 2, S. 241-251

Abstract

Seven years after Obama assumed office, experts still differ over what the 'Obama doctrine' is. Viewing the world through a mix of scepticism over what US power can achieve and a sense of optimism over long-term trends that favour the liberal order, the current US president has advocated a policy of prudence and disengagement. This vision, according to some analysts, has underestimated the revisionist threat to the liberal global order and a more robust American policy will be required from the next administration as a result.