China
As former ambassador to China under Obama, says it鈥檚 time to get tough with China on trade. But says Romney鈥檚 approach would spark trade war that would hurt US economy.
Middle East
Wouldn鈥檛 push US-led peace process at 鈥渢ime of uncertainty in the region鈥� but would focus on Israel鈥檚 security 鈥� in part to show 鈥渨hat it means to be the friend and ally of the US.鈥� Says sanctions won鈥檛 stop Iran from going nuclear; US and Israel will have to consider military option.
Terrorism
Says threat has spread beyond Al Qaeda to other groups and home-grown elements; US intelligence and military must adapt. Favors counterterrorism (pinpoint strikes) over counterinsurgency (boots on the ground) measures; would accelerate Afghanistan withdrawal.
Defense spending
Says current budget reflects cold-war era. Advocates 鈥渞ight sizing鈥� of spending to deliver more 鈥渁gile鈥� military. Would reduce active-duty Army and close 50 overseas bases.
[Has withdrawn from the race]
