The end of America's global leadership?
- Written by Simon Reich, Professor in The Division of Global Affairs and The Department of Political Science, Rutgers University Newark
American presidents in recent decades have spent a great deal of time proclaiming U.S. leadership of the global system. The decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement undermines much of what they have said. For any student of global politics, it represents a watershed moment when it comes to debating America’s role in the world.