2. The Evolution of U.S. Leadership in the Global Economy: Dilemmas and Choices

Over the past two presidential terms, the U.S. has strongly pivoted away from neoliberalism as a foreign economic policy approach. 

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RAND_RB9918.pdf

Charting the U.S. Role in the World Economy – Rand

improving_us_economic_competitiveness_in_the_global_market.pdf.pdf

Improving United States Economic Competitiveness in the Global Market – Dept. of Homeland Security

USGLC-Americas-Global-Economic-Leadership-July-2017.pdf.pdf

America’s Global Economic Leadership – report by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

Exit from Hegemony

Alexander Cooley and Daniel Nexon, “Exit from Hegemony.”

Online resources

Videos

Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc.

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Great Decisions: U.S. Changing Leadership in the World’s Economy

Manitowoc Public Library

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Great Decisions 2025: U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy with Pablo Toral, PhD

First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto

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Great Decisions: U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy

Speaker: Anna Miramanova, Assistant Professor, Economics, Lews & Clark College

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World Oregon in conjunction with the annual Great Decisions series at Portland State University

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Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs)

hatham House offers global perspectives on climate policy, trade, and international cooperation. Their reports on global governance and climate change offer valuable context on how countries might collaborate or compete in the development of climate technologies.

International Energy Agency (IEA)

The IEA provides authoritative research and policy recommendations on global energy technology, innovation, and the transition to clean energy. Their reports cover energy policy, trade impacts, and cooperation between major powers like the U.S. and China in climate tech.

World Trade Organization (WTO)

The WTO addresses the global trade implications of climate policies, including tariffs, trade protectionism, and environmental goods and services. Their work on "green trade" is essential for understanding how trade restrictions may emerge in climate technology competition.

Climate Action Tracker (CAT)

CAT tracks the progress of climate initiatives and commitments by major countries, including the U.S. and China. It provides analysis on whether current actions are aligned with global climate goals and assesses the impact of nationalism or international cooperation in addressing climate change.

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

CSIS offers insights into climate security, trade policy, and technological competition between major global powers. Their research on the economic and political implications of climate change helps frame the discussion on whether competition or cooperation will dominate.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

The UNFCCC leads global efforts to combat climate change and provides important documentation on international climate agreements, including commitments from major powers like the U.S. and China. They also highlight the role of technology in achieving climate goals.

Pew Research Center

Pew Research provides data-driven insights into public opinion on climate change, nationalism, and international cooperation. Understanding how the public views these issues can help gauge potential national policies and international collaboration efforts.

Recommended Readings

Alexander Cooley and Daniel Nexon, "Exit from Hegemony."

A discussion of the unraveling of the liberal international order. Read more

Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman, "Underground Empire."

An outstanding exploration of how the U.S. has grown more comfortable with coercive economic statecraft in the 21st century. Read more

Rana Foroohar, The Evolution of U.S. Leadership in the Global Economy: Dilemmas and Choices

Concise summary of post-neoliberal thinking on foreign economic policy. Read more

Pinelopi Goldberg and Tristan Reed, The Evolution of U.S. Leadership in the Global Economy: Dilemmas and Choices

A critical consideration of multiple post-neoliberal claims about the global economy. Read more

G. John Ikenberry, The Evolution of U.S. Leadership in the Global Economy: Dilemmas and Choices

An argument for the sustainability and attractiveness of the liberal international order. Read more

Eric Helleiner, The Evolution of U.S. Leadership in the Global Economy: Dilemmas and Choices

An exploration of why globalization is facing such an intellectual onslaught. Read more

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