This new contributed volume from Steven Hook and James Scott introduces students to the conduct of foreign policy under the Obama administration. Its twelve original essays written by a stellar cast of experts in the field address whether the Obama administration s strategy represents a renewal of U.S. engagement. To what extent has this administration succeeded in building both the domestic and international constituencies needed to implement its foreign policy goals? How exactly have Obama s policies regarding drone strikes prisoner abuse extraordinary rendition and climate change differed from Bush-era policies? Contributors provide detailed assessments of these and many other key questions. Designed to fit easily into courses on U.S. foreign policy the volume s first part looks at policy formulation while the second part tackles policy domains. An extensive bibliography makes a great student resource for further research.