Blame Game Between U.S., China Is Accelerating: Chatham House

The transcript discusses the potential impact of the US cutting funding to the WHO, highlighting the organization's critical role during the pandemic. It examines the blame game between the US, China, and the WHO, noting significant mistakes made by all parties. The conversation shifts to the US election, focusing on Joe Biden as the presumptive nominee and the challenges of campaigning during a global crisis. The discussion concludes with the logistics of the upcoming election, including the possibility of online voting and the importance of battleground states.

What is the potential consequence if the US cuts off funding to the WHO?

• The WHO will focus more on developed countries.

• The WHO will gain more funding from other countries.

• The WHO will face a catastrophic situation.

• The WHO will stop its operations globally.

What is one of the criticisms directed at the WHO during the early stages of the pandemic?

• The WHO acted too quickly in declaring a pandemic.

• The WHO did not praise China enough.

• The WHO delayed in declaring the situation a pandemic.

• The WHO focused too much on Europe.

Who is the presumptive Democratic nominee for the US presidential election?

• Joe Biden

• Bernie Sanders

• Hillary Clinton

• Elizabeth Warren

Which key figure's endorsement is considered significant for Joe Biden's campaign?

• Barack Obama

• George Bush

• Mitt Romney

• Donald Trump

What is a major challenge for the US election in November?

• Finding a new presidential candidate

• Ensuring the security and integrity of an online election

• Deciding on a new election date

• Reducing the number of battleground states

What is a potential benefit of voting by mail, as seen in Oregon?

• Decreased election security

• Increased election costs

• Higher voter turnout

• Lower voter turnout

What is a key question regarding Trump's base in the upcoming election?

• How they will influence international policies

• If they will vote for a third-party candidate

• Whether they will switch to the Democratic Party

• How they will be affected by the pandemic