Monday night's debate between President Obama and GOP presidential nominee was focused on foreign policy.
With two weeks left to go until Americans elect the person that will be making those foreign policy decisions, what are Romney's foreign policy views.
Syria
On the Romney-Ryan website, it says that Romney will "implement a three-part strategy to undermine the Assad regime and bolster responsible elements of the opposition in order to hasten the transition to a legitimate and pluralistic government." If Romney is elected, he plans on increasing sanctions on Assad's regime and work closely with Syrians to "plan for a peaceful post-Assad government that respects the rule of law, rejects extremism, and protects the rights of all Syrians."
Last night, Romney said that "the right course" for the U.S. is "working through our partners and with our own resources to identify responsible parties within Syria, organize them, bring them together in a form of, if not government, a council that can take the lead in Syria, and then make sure they have the arms necessary to defend themselves."
"Recognize I believe that Assad must go," Romney said. "I believe he will go. But I believe we want to make sure that we have the relationships of friendship with the people that take his place such that in the years to come we see Syria as a - as a friend and Syria as a responsible party in the Middle East. This - this is a critical opportunity for America."
Romney said he does not want to have the military involved in Syria and does not "anticipate that in the future."
Egypt
Last night, Romney sided with Obama on the Egyptian turmoil, and the overthrowing of President Mubarak.
However, if Romney is president, he will "orient U.S. policy to marshal an international effort to encourage an Egyptian government that represents all Egyptians, maintains peace with Israel, and promotes peace throughout the region."
Iraq
In Iraq, Romney said he will use diplomatic, military and economic force to "establish a lasting relationship with Iraq, push back on growing Iranian influence, promote institutions of liberty, and guarantee that Baghdad remains a solid partner in a volatile and strategically vital region."
Israel
At last night's debate, Romney said that the military is prepared to go to war.
When I'm president of the United States, we will stand with Israel," Romney said. "And if Israel is attacked, we have their back, not just diplomatically, not just culturally, but militarily. That's number one."
Iran
The Romney-Ryan ticket has blasted Obama's administration for not making any "progress in slowing Iran's nuclear weapons program."
"It presents a threat not only to our friends, but ultimately a threat to us to have Iran have nuclear material, nuclear weapons that could be used against us or used to be threatening to us," Romney said. "It's also essential for us to understand what our mission is in Iran, and that is to dissuade Iran from having a nuclear weapon through peaceful and diplomatic means. And crippling sanctions are something I'd called for five years ago when I was in Israel speaking at the Herzliya Conference."
Romney said he will impose "crippling sanctions," "take on diplomatic isolation efforts," and increase pressure on Iran.
To read what Romney said on foreign policy last night, click here.
For a complete list of Romney's plans as commander-in-chief, visit his webiste.
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