Non-Interventionist Foreign Policy

Our Party is Non-Interventionist. Non-interventionism is different from "Isolationism".

Non-Interventionism respects the principle of National Sovereignty and Self-Determination for all nations. We support diplomatic engagement and trade with all nations. However, we advocate staying out of their foreign conflicts unless our country or interests are directly threatened or attacked.

We are guided by the words of Lord Palmerston:

"We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow."

From a speech by Henry Temple, Lord Palmerston (Prime Minister, 1855-8,

1859-65) when he was Foreign Secretary, in the House of Commons, 1 March 1848.

We support our brave servicemen and women, whose purpose is the defence of our country, not fighting endless foreign wars for foreign interests.

In this regard, we are opposed to the Iran War, and Britain's involvement.

We see Britain's involvement as a direct consequence of our national political subservience to the Israel-US axis and its strategy for domination in the Middle East.

A country which subserviently involves itself in another country's war is not a sovereign country.

When elected, our MSPs will use our public profile in the Scottish Parliament to campaign for peace with Iran, and to oppose British military bases being used for the interests of the Israel-US axis.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR MILITARY ACTION

• British Armed Forces are for the National Interest not a Foreign Interest. Our Forces are for the defence of British national interests, at home and abroad, which includes our people wherever they may be, our territory and borders, and our vital strategic interests worldwide. No foreign wars for foreign causes!

• Containment and Deterrence before Armed Conflict. Armed conflict is unnecessary when a threat is effectively contained or deterred.

• Armed Conflict only when there is Clear and Present Danger to the National Interest.

• In the Event of Armed Conflict, the Aim must be Clear, and Possible to Achieve, and there must be a Safe Exit-Strategy.

Furthermore, our policy of "No Foreign Wars for Foreign Causes" would decrease the risk of terrorism in the UK.