Understanding War and Peace

What was the primary reason the speaker was paid a dollar for her work in Somalia?

• To cover evacuation costs if needed

• To fund her travel expenses

• As a symbolic gesture

• To comply with local laws

What did the speaker discover about the baby in the feeding clinic?

• The baby was healthy

• The baby was asleep

• The baby had died of malnutrition

• The baby was being treated

What is a significant factor contributing to the violence in war zones according to the speaker?

• Lack of education

• Natural disasters

• Abundance of small arms

• Cultural differences

Which countries are primarily responsible for exporting small arms?

• Middle Eastern countries

• African countries

• Countries in the Global South

• Countries in the Global North

What has been the trend in the small-arms trade since the start of the War on Terror?

• It has been banned

• It has grown threefold

• It has decreased

• It has remained stable

What is one of the proposed solutions to reduce the demand for small arms?

• Increasing military presence

• Reducing foreign aid

• Investing in education and economic development

• Building more weapon factories

What is the Arms Trade Treaty intended to do?

• Ban all arms trade

• Increase arms production

• Promote arms trade in developing countries

• Make countries accountable for arms exports

What does the speaker suggest is a more effective way of giving aid?

• Volunteering in war zones

• Monthly contributions

• Sending food supplies

• One-time large donations

What is the speaker's perspective on the possibility of ending war?

• It is impossible

• It is achievable through collective action

• It is inevitable

• It is solely the responsibility of governments

What does the speaker identify as a key factor in perpetuating war?

• Natural resources

• The global arms trade

• Economic inequality

• Cultural traditions