As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, foreign policy takes center stage. The Council on Foreign Relations provides comprehensive resources to track candidates’ policies, monitor critical global issues, and understand the evolving role of the United States in the world.
Vice President Kamala Harris seeks the presidency amidst ongoing foreign policy challenges, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip. Former President Donald Trump aims to return to his “America First” policies, a significant departure from traditional Democratic approaches. Jill Stein, the Green Party’s candidate, advocates for a non-interventionist stance, criticizing U.S. military involvement overseas and supporting maintaining current levels of international aid.
The upcoming 2024 US presidential election is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in foreign policy. The candidates vying for the presidency bring starkly different visions of America’s role in the world.
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Incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris, representing the Democratic Party, seeks to build upon the Biden-Harris administration’s foreign policy agenda while navigating complex geopolitical challenges.
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner, is campaigning on a platform of “America First” policies. His approach emphasizes a departure from traditional alliances and a focus on prioritizing American interests above all else.
Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, offers a non-interventionist perspective. She has been a vocal critic of American military involvement overseas and advocates for a more restrained foreign policy. And Cornell West, an intellectual running for president as an independent, states his foreign policy position as, “Cease all war funding and weapons to Ukraine and invest in peacemaking.”
Libertarian, Chase Oliver states his policy position on foreign aid and relations as, “End aid being directed to nation-states currently at war. This includes Israel and Ukraine. While we offer moral support to our friends currently engaged with the enemy, we should not be contributing to extending the fight.” Randall Terry, under the banner of the Constitution Party, focused his campaign on pro-life policies. His website states, “Our campaign has 3 Goals to Defend Children, Defeat the Democrat nominee and Destroy the Democrat Party.”
With such contrasting viewpoints, the 2024 election promises to be a defining moment for the future direction of US foreign policy. Voters will have a crucial decision to make, as the outcome will undoubtedly shape America’s engagement with the world for years to come.
