Foreign Policy And The Democratic National Convention

By Worldview
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the 117th National Convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the 117th National Convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte on Monday. Andrew Harnik / Associated Press
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the 117th National Convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the 117th National Convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte on Monday. Andrew Harnik / Associated Press

Foreign Policy And The Democratic National Convention

By Worldview
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In contrast to what was laid out during the RNC, Democrats this week have suggested that the greatest threats to national security come from outside actors — such as ISIS and other terrorist movements. 

They’ve also suggested that a Trump presidency would put America at risk. 

We take a look at the Democratic Party’s foreign policy platform and get some analysis about some of the policy proposals put forth from Molly O’ Toole, a senior reporter at Foreign Policy who is covering national security and the 2016 election.