• 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.