• Mike Huckabee urges a thorough reform of the Unites States' foreign policy. The attitude and
tone of America in its foreign policy should change. The nation must open itself up and reach out to
others. This should at the same time be with no compromise on the issue of sovereignty of the
nation.

• The foreign policy outline of Mike Huckabee revolves around the objectives such as
eliminating the terrorist threat, bringing normalcy in Iraq, containing Iran and taking a tough
stand with Pakistan.

• Regarding the question of religious terrorism, "A more successful U.S. foreign policy needs
to better explain Islamic jihadism to the American people. Given how Americans have thrived on
diversity -- religious, ethnic, racial -- it takes an enormous leap of imagination to understand
what Islamic terrorists are about, that they really do want to kill every last one of us and destroy
civilization as we know it. If they are willing to kill their own children by letting them detonate
suicide bombs, then they will also be willing to kill our children for their misguided cause."

• Huckabee also feels that this fight is not against the world but against the terrorists
themselves. "My administration will recognize that the United States' main fight today does not pit
us against the world but pits the world against the terrorists."

• In the Israel-Palestine issue, Huckabee considers the state of Israel as a strategic ally
of the United States of America. At the same time he respects Palestine too. Huckabee is also of the
impression that there is no need for Israel to give up Golan Heights or West Bank, a main sticking
point.

• Obama speaks about providing a visionary leadership and the need to renew the US global
leadership position through proper foreign policy, a renewed military along with a need to confront
the proliferation of the nuclear arsenal. The question of nuclear proliferation is "the most urgent
threat to the security of America and the world."
 
• "This century's threats are at least as dangerous as and in some ways more complex than
those we have confronted in the past. They come from weapons that can kill on a mass scale and from
global terrorists who respond to alienation or perceived injustice with murderous nihilism. They
come from rogue states allied to terrorists and from rising powers that could challenge both America
and the international foundation of liberal democracy. They come from weak states that cannot
control their territory or provide for their people. And they come from a warming planet that will
spur new diseases, spawn more devastating natural disasters, and catalyze deadly conflicts."

• "After Iraq, we may be tempted to turn inward. That would be a mistake. The American moment
is not over, but it must be seized anew. We must bring the war to a responsible end and then renew
our leadership -- military, diplomatic, moral -- to confront new threats and capitalize on new
opportunities. America cannot meet this century's challenges alone; the world cannot meet them
without America."

• Barack Obama's most important foreign policy is with respect to the question of Iraq. Obama
envisages a regional conference involving Iran and Syria as part of the strategy to find an ultimate
solution to the Iraq question.

• Sarah Palin, widely considered inexperienced in matters of foreign policy issues defended
herself by saying that she has an insight into Russia by saying that ?you can actually see Russia
from land here in Alaska?.  This comment was made famous and ridiculed by "Saturday Night Live."

• Palin believes that democracy should be spread to the entire Arab world. Palin wants the
nation to "make every effort possible to help spread democracy for those who desire freedom,
independence, tolerance, and respect for equality."

• Palin views that the true motive behind the counter terrorism measures adopted by the
United States is the promotion of democratic ideals. "It's not just to keep the people safe, but to
be able to usher in democratic values and ideals [around] the world," Palin said.

• Palin is for friendly relations with the state of Israel. The policies she adopted in her
state points out to the fact that she wants to affirm "strong bonds of friendship" between the
United States and the state of Israel. Palin also feels that her nation is in no need to "second
guess the measures that Israel has to take to defend themselves, and for their security."

• On the question of Iraq, Palin believes that the US has a 'task that is from God' and Iraq
forms the 'central front' in the war against terrorism. She stated, "In Iraq, change happened, and
that's a great thing for America".

• The foreign policy outlined by Mitt Romney charts down two main issues in the forefront
which will strengthen the United States position as an economic and military super power. One
pertains to 'defeating the Jihadists' and the other relates to 'competing with Asia'.
 
• Romney feels that since the Asian economies are rapidly expanding, the United States need
to shed its protectionist approach in the matters of its economy. It will need to open up its market
even further. This can be done through reducing the tariffs, bringing down the corporate taxes and
by employing a competitive advantage in the market.

• To make the United States a more competitive economy, Romney wants looser laws of
immigration so that the economy can take advantage of highly skilled workers. The policy is specific
to the highly skilled workers and is clear from its insistence to keep the low-skilled workers who
migrate illegally from the South.

• Romney believes that a three pronged approach would take care of the Jihadists. The first
aspect would be the employment of military options and pressure. The second approach would be
diplomacy which would involve the regional and international players. The third approach would
exhort the Muslims to reject extremism. In those nations where the Al Qaeda is developing its roots,
such as Bali and Pakistan, the United States should send its forces in order to work in synergy with
the local population to contain the terrorists.
 
• Romney believes that Iran offers a serious challenge to America and that the US has to
assure that Iran does not develop a nuclear arsenal. Romney believes economic sanctions and similar
strategies would work. The military option may also be left open.

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