Americans need to make an informed choice about this country’s foreign policy. We will be making that decision in this upcoming election. And I believe that foreign policy will be a more important issue in choosing a candidate than in previous elections.

Ian Bremmer explains the options in his book, Superpower: Three choices for America’s Role in the World. In the last few decades we have had what he calls “Incoherent America.” He quotes from one former senator who acknowledges that: “We have not had a clear articulation of what American foreign policy is basically since the end of the Cold War.” That is why he offers three policy solutions.

The first is “Independent America.” Instead of squandering lives and resources on poorly planned policy adventures, proponents argue that America should mind it own business. Don’t completely isolate America from the world, but consider how to invest billions here are home. And leave extra dollars in the pocket of taxpayers to fuel an economic revival.

The second option is “Moneyball America.” He borrows the concept from the book about Billy Beane and the cash-strapped Oakland A’s. Proponents want America to focus less on selling American values and spend more time of protecting U.S. interests. It would require the president and Congress to set priorities and stick to them.

The third option is “Indispensable America.” It begins with the realization that most other countries are playing Moneyball, and that’s why America must lead. The next president needs to set forth a global agenda and work to shape and maintain the global order. Proponents also want to fight for values like democracy, human rights, and capitalism.

When Ian Bremmer was on my radio program, I asked him to link these views to various candidates. Although we had some examples, we both had to admit that we haven’t heard enough from some of the candidates to identify their views. Over the next few months, we will be hearing from the candidates, and we should pay attention to what they say.