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
• Military Strategy
  • Build a multinational coalition willing to send troops and support
  • Increase the number of American troops on the grounds to partner with allies and fight ISIS
  • Increase the number of Airstrikes in Syria and Iraq
  • Align with Sunni and Kurdish forces
  • Target ISIS’ financial reserves
• Political Strategy
  • Broadcast American victories
  • Work with Baghdad to increase Sunni inclusion
  • Advocate and protect religious minorities in the region
  • Publicize and Expose ISIS’ war crimes
  • Halt new admissions of refugees
  • Enhance the security screening of the visa program (MRWISIS)