After decades of war supported by both the Democrats and Republicans, there may be no bigger and serious issue facing our nation. With nearly 700 military bases in over 130 countries, the United States has and continues to be the largest military force in the world. Over the next several election cycles, a serious look at U.S. foreign policy will address the cost of such great power and what military actions are in our nation’s best long-term interest.
US Senator Rand Paul, through his political action committee, RANDPAC, is distributing ads against Democratic incumbent Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Bill Nelson of Florida, and Sherrod Brown of Ohio over their support for foreign aid to countries that are hostile to the United States.
As we near the U.S election in November, foreign policy is slowly making itself a more prominent issue in the race to the top. The president will have a plethora of global issues to tackle, but these five will make it to the top of his lists.
In a recent TV spot, Romney promises to crack down on China. Further research revealed Romney’s strong stance regarding US/Chinese relations.
Until now, Mitt Romney has largely avoided providing a hard line stance on the Middle East. His speech at VMI could define the candidates’ foreign policy.
Here are some overlooked points in Middle East foreign policy that will help independent minds assess foreign policy in the Middle East.
The decision to de-list the MEK is not likely to help either American interests or the Iranian people.
The ongoing protests within Egypt, coupled with the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood, has the US-Egyptian Foreign Aid relationship facing new uncertainties.
