United States’ Role in the World and Global Perception

Tufts Initiative for Leadership and International Perspective

Based on the selected readings, how does the United States view its role the world? Does this conflict with your country’s view of the role of the United States? Why or why not?

We look forward to your response and insight below. Readings that are relevant include The Long Telegram, The Obama Doctrine, and The World America Made.

This weekly discussion question is a part of the Tufts Initiative for Leadership and International Perspective, a program that brings together numerous student delegates from around world to our international symposium. This year’s topic is on “Order and Chaos: Force and Diplomacy in a Changing World.”