In this interview, President Obama discusses his foreign policy approach, emphasizing a balance between realism and idealism. He addresses challenges in the Middle East, the limits of American power, and the importance of diplomacy. Obama also highlights the media's role in shaping public perception and the strategic pivot to Asia. He discusses foreign aid, trade deals, and the ongoing negotiations with Iran, stressing the need for a pragmatic approach to global issues.

What does Obama believe is essential for a smart foreign policy?

• Supporting dictators

• Using only military solutions

• Establishing a rules-based system

• Ignoring international norms

What was one of Obama's initial goals in the Middle East?

• To end the war in Iraq

• To ignore economic development

• To support dictators

• To increase military presence

According to Obama, what is a challenge for future presidencies?

• Focusing only on domestic issues

• Recognizing that leading does not always mean occupying

• Ignoring international partnerships

• Relying solely on military power

What does Obama believe about the role of the U.S. in international leadership?

• The U.S. should focus only on military solutions

• The U.S. should lead by occupying other countries

• The U.S. should lead by leveraging partnerships

• The U.S. should withdraw from international affairs

How does Obama suggest the media often portrays terrorism?

• As more alarming than long-term issues

• As less important than climate change

• As a resolved problem

• As a minor issue

What does Obama suggest is a benefit of strategic foreign aid?

• It allows for more military deployments

• It is a form of charity

• It can reduce the need for military intervention

• It is unnecessary in modern times

What does Obama say about the media's focus on international affairs?

• It ignores all international issues

• It often highlights positive stories

• It only covers economic growth

• It focuses on chaos and terrorism

What is Obama's view on China's rise?

• It should be alarming

• It should be welcomed if peaceful

• It should be ignored

• It should be opposed at all costs

What is a key reason for negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership, according to Obama?

• To isolate China

• To set fairer trade rules

• To end all trade with Asia

• To maintain the status quo

What is Obama's stance on the Iran nuclear deal negotiations?

• He believes military action is the only solution

• He supports testing diplomatic resolutions

• He wants to impose more sanctions immediately

• He is not interested in any negotiations