Is There an Obama Doctrine?

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.