Micah Zenko says no matter who wins in November, the United States should get ready for ten more years of drones.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney gave these remarks in Roselawn, Ohio on October 25, 2012.

President Obama gave this interview with the Des Moines Register; it was released on October 24, 2012.

The "fiscal cliff" facing the country recieved no mention during the four debates between presidential and vice presidential contenders for the 2012 election.

Prospects for a smooth handover of security to Afghan authorities appear dismal, but new leadership from Washington could improve this interval, says Daniel Markey.

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon says that Monday's debate displayed a rare moment of unity between Obama and Romney, who seem to have decided that, in this most domestic-focused of elections, dwelling on foreign policy would only lose voters' interest.

The third and final debate between President Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney was held in Boca Raton, Florida on October 22, 2012.

The final presidential debate reinforced the sentiment that "home" issues will restrain the foreign policy choices of the next administration, writes CFR's Richard Haass.

An increasing awareness of foreign policy matters among American voters has come to the fore in the 2012 election season, according to Politico.

James M. Lindsay says Obama's and Romney's views on foreign policy are broadly similar—both men are internationalists with a strong pragmatic streak, and they largely agree on the chief threats the United States faces overseas. Their differences are primarily over details, tactics, and tone.

In light of Monday night's presidential debate on foreign policy, James M. Lindsay explores five memorable moments from past debates.

As the United States winds down its decade-long war in Afghanistan, the two presidential candidates disagree on the pace of the U.S. withdrawal.

This CFR Issue Tracker looks at the United States' relationship with Pakistan and presidential candidates' stances on the issue.

Presidential candidates should not only be asked how they will deal with foreign policy challenges but also what they would do ensure the United States is positioned to meet them, says Richard N. Haass.

The recent violence in Libya will be a major factor in the foreign policy-oriented debate between presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

Both presidential candidates vow strong support for Israeli security, with Mitt Romney criticizing the Obama administration for distancing the United States from Israel.

This CFR Issue Tracker looks at the United States' relationship with Russia and presidential candidates' stances on the issue.

With the strategic focus of the U.S. military in flux and the Pentagon's budget under significant scrutiny, this CFR Issue Tracker looks at the 2012 presidential candidates' positions on defense.

President Obama published this op-ed on education in Time magazine on October 18, 2012.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney published this op-ed on education in Time magazine on October 18, 2012.