Strong and Principled Foreign Policy: Syria and ISIS
The Syrian civil war has far-reaching consequences, from the creation of the worst refugee crisis since World War II to allowing a breeding ground for ISIS and other radical Islamist groups.
Strong and Principled Foreign Policy: Iraq
We should have three goals in Iraq: Defeat ISIS, marginalize Iranian influence and Iranian militias, and help to foster a system of political inclusiveness rather than sectarian division.
Strong and Principled Foreign Policy: Iran
The Obama Administration clearly does not share Leader McCarthy’s third principle of foreign policy—that we should stand with our allies and oppose our adversaries—as demonstrated by the…
McCarthy in RCP: The World Is Safer When America Leads
In approaching today’s world, I believe that if we adhere to and apply these principles to our engagement in the world, it will not only keep America safe, but also make the world a more peaceful…
Strong and Principled Foreign Policy: Russia
To respond to Russian aggression, Leader McCarthy advocates a strong, multi-pronged approach using both hard and soft power.