Marco Rubio (Middle East)

Rubio's Middle East (section page)

On ISIS

• "These guys are not going to turn into stockbrokers overnight or open up a chain of car washes. They need to be defeated militarily" (RD7)

Wants to undo the deal with Iran the first day in office

• Wants to use military force as a credible threat against Iran if it decides to proceed with its nuclear program (MRWISIS)

Military Strategy

• Build a multinational coalition willing to send troops and support (MRWISIS)
• Increase the number of American troops on the grounds to partner with allies and fight ISIS (MRWISIS)
• Increase the number of Airstrikes in Syria and Iraq (MRWISIS)
• Align with Sunni and Kurdish forces (MRWISIS)
• Target ISIS’ financial reserves (MRWISIS)

Political Strategy

• Broadcast American victories (MRWISIS)
• Work with Baghdad to increase Sunni inclusion (MRWISIS)
• Advocate and protect religious minorities in the region (MRWISIS)
• Publicize and Expose ISIS’ war crimes (MRWISIS)
• Halt new admissions of refugees (MRWISIS)
• Enhance the security screening of the visa program (MRWISIS)