Kurando O. The Obama Doctrine in Foreign Politics of the USA

Object - foreign policy of the USA in 2008-2016; the aim is research of "Obama's doctrine" and its influence on policy of the USA in the main foreign policy directions; methods - historical, sociological, normative-value, comparative, critical; the novelty - is created the author's version of evolution of foreign policy of the USA taking into account compliance of "Obama's doctrine" to the principles of "big strategy" which historically took roots in the USA; results - presented suggestions for improvement of foreign policy strategy of Ukraine according to laws of the international system and understanding of a role of Ukraine in this system, it is introduced in a research sphere, educational courses on political science; fields - vocational training, the theory of politics, political practice. Key words: Obama Doctrine, foreign policy, the USA, Big Strategy, smart power.