Great Decisions 2025

by G. John Ikenberry, Daniel Drezner, Thomas Christensen

The Great Decisions briefing book features impartial, thought-provoking analyses on eight issues of concern to U.S. policymakers today. Written by carefully selected experts, each article offers policy options for U.S. officials as well as questions and tools for discussion.

American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads
G. John Ikenberry

U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy
Daniel Drezner

U.S.-China Relations
Thomas J. Christensen


Between China, the West, and the Global South
Leslie Vinjamuri


International Cooperation on Climate Change
Josh Busby


The Future of NATO and European Security
Kori Schake

AI and American National Security
Julie George

American Foreign Policy in the Middle Taking Stock and Looking Ahead
Daniel Kurtzer

Kindle Edition

Published January 8, 2025

About the author

Gilford John Ikenberry (October 5, 1954) is a theorist of international relations and United States foreign policy, and a professor of Politics and International Affairs in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.