Understanding NATO's Role in Counter-Terrorism

The video discusses the national responsibility to prevent terrorist attacks and NATO's role in enhancing information exchange. It highlights the threat of foreign fighters returning from Syria and Iraq, posing a continuous threat. While NATO hasn't been requested to fight ISIL, member states support Iraq, with the U.S. leading a coalition. Military action, including ground troops, is deemed necessary. NATO is ready to assist Iraq in building defense capabilities, potentially resuming a training mission if requested.

What is the primary responsibility of nations regarding terrorist threats?

• To rely solely on NATO for protection

• To take national steps to prevent attacks

• To ignore international cooperation

• To focus only on domestic issues

What is a significant threat posed by foreign fighters?

• They improve international relations

• They create a continuous terrorist threat

• They pose no threat upon returning

• They strengthen local economies

How does the Islamic State describe itself?

• As a pure terrorist organization

• As a religious organization

• As a humanitarian group

• As a legitimate state

What is the stance of NATO on direct involvement in the fight against the Islamic State?

• NATO has been directly involved

• NATO is leading the fight

• NATO has not been requested to be involved

• NATO has refused involvement

What has been the role of the United States in the fight against ISIL?

• Supporting ISIL

• Providing only humanitarian aid

• Avoiding involvement

• Leading an international coalition

What is necessary for effective military action against ISIL?

• Only air operations

• Diplomatic talks

• Ground troops are needed

• Economic sanctions

What decision was made at the recent NATO summit regarding Iraq?

• To ignore Iraq's requests

• To withdraw all support

• To impose sanctions

• To assist in building defense capabilities

What was NATO's previous involvement in Iraq until 2011?

• No involvement

• A peacekeeping mission

• A training mission

• A combat mission

What is required for NATO to resume its training mission in Iraq?

• A request from the Iraqi government

• Approval from all NATO members

• A peace treaty

• A UN resolution