Mitt Romney announced today that former Minnesota senator Norm Coleman will be a “special adviser” to his campaign, focusing primarily on foreign policy. “[Coleman’s] advice will be critical as I lay out my vision for improving our economy at home and strengthening our partnerships around the world,” Romney said in a statement.

Coleman, a former member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, tells THE WEEKLY STANDARD that he will be advising Romney in particular on Middle East and Latin America policy.