Jill Stein sides the most with Rocky Anderson on foreign policy issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Stein sides on foreign policy issues with...
Foreign Intervention
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Stein: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks
Obama's similar answer: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Afghanistan
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Stein and Anderson: Pull out all troops
Johnson and Goode's similar answer: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Stein and Anderson: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
Iran
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Stein and Johnson: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon
Obama's similar answer: Isolate through trade embargoes
Anderson's similar answer: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
Sudan
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Stein, Obama, Romney and Anderson: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Cuba
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Stein and Anderson: Yes, end the embargo and travel ban
Obama's similar answer: Yes, but keep some provisions of the embargo in place and lift the travel ban on Cuban Americans
Johnson and Goode's similar answer: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
United Nations
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Stein and Obama: Yes, maintain current levels of involvement
Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Stein and Johnson: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
Military Spending
Should the government cut military spending?
Stein, Johnson, Goode and Anderson: Yes
Drones
Should the U.S. military fly unmanned drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Stein, Obama and Romney: Yes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism
Goode's similar answer: Yes
Stein does not side on foreign policy issues with...
Foreign Intervention
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Goode: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about
Johnson and Romney: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
Anderson: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Afghanistan
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Obama and Romney: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Obama and Romney: Yes
Goode: No, cut all support and aid to Israel
Johnson: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
Iran
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Romney: Isolate through trade embargoes
Goode: Ignore their threats and cease all contact
Sudan
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Johnson and Goode: Do not get involved
Cuba
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Romney: No, keep the embargo and travel ban in place
United Nations
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Johnson and Romney: Scale back our current involvement
Goode: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.
Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Obama: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture
Romney: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods
Goode and Anderson: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts
Military Spending
Should the government cut military spending?
Romney: Increase the military budget
Obama: Do not change current military budget
Drones
Should the U.S. military fly unmanned drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Anderson: No
Johnson: No, the U.S. military does not have the right to fly unmanned aircraft over foreign countries without a Congressional declaration of war.
