• 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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