RUDN Journal of Political ScienceRUDN Journal of Political Science2313-14382313-1446Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)9029The Defense Policy of the New American AdministrationBatyukV IИнститут США и Канады Российской Академии Наук; Institute of USA and Canada Studies-Institute of USA and Canada Studies150120101849609092016Copyright © 2010,2010The defense policy of the Barak Obama's administrations develops along the trends which manifested themselves already under President G. Bush Jr. The troubles Washington faces at the international arena forced the American circles to revoke theirs unilateral approach to international affairs, paying more attention to interrelationships with allies and partners, and stability operations in the crisis areas.international relationsthe USAmilitary policysecurityмеждународные отношенияСШАвоенная политикабезопасность