If elected, Romney pledged to take a more "engaged" foreign policy, as opposed to Obama's wait-and-see approach as "profound upheaval" shook the region. 
Endapo atachaguliwa, Romney ameahidi kuwa na sera rafiki za mambo ya nje, tofauti na mwelekeo usiotabirika wa sera za Obama wakati huu ambapo mabadiliko ya kisiasa yanaendelea kulikumba eneo la Mashariki ya Kati.