Issue 36

Is it possible to reverse the policies of the Obama Doctrine?

“Lead from behind” is now a permanent policy; Obama simply channels the public’s growing isolationism.

0%

Given $20 trillion in debt, fiscal reality, not ideology, governs reduced American commitment abroad.

40%

The next president will be more proactive than Obama, but not as engaged abroad as our policy before 2009.

27%

American interests abroad transcend particular administrations, and we will soon see a return to proactive leadership.

13%

The world is a mess; like it or not, the U.S. will become more engaged than ever to restore stable order.

20%