CLEAN: Asia, Gulf bolster defences as West feels pinch: IISS

The video discusses global defense expenditure, particularly in the Gulf region, in response to perceived threats from Iran. It highlights the need for organized collaboration between countries like the UK and France. The complexities of cyber warfare are explored, emphasizing the lack of intellectual frameworks to address cyber threats and the need for international laws. The video also identifies factors that may lead to 21st-century conflicts, such as population growth, urbanization, migration, extremism, climate change, food security, and disease. The strategic implications of stationing Patriots in Poland and the emerging threat from Yemen are also discussed.

What is the primary reason for the increased defense spending in Saudi Arabia and the UAE?

• To counter threats from Iran

• To support economic growth

• To improve infrastructure

• To enhance tourism

Why might the UK consider collaborating with France on defense?

• To focus on domestic issues

• To improve diplomatic relations

• To secure its traditional level of ambition for deploying force abroad

• To reduce military costs

What is a major challenge in understanding cyber warfare?

• Absence of a clear intellectual framework

• Lack of technological advancements

• Limited public awareness

• Insufficient funding for research

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor leading to 21st-century conflicts?

• Urbanization

• Climate change

• Technological innovation

• Population growth

What geopolitical issue is associated with the stationing of Patriots in Poland?

• Increased migration

• Economic sanctions

• Trade agreements

• Emergence of Yemen as a new threat