Understanding War and Peace

The speaker shares personal experiences in war-torn Somalia, highlighting the challenges faced in such environments. The talk emphasizes the impact of small arms on global conflicts and the role of the global arms trade. It calls for solutions through arms control, education, and economic development, urging individuals to contribute effectively to humanitarian efforts.

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