CLEAN : IISS says Syria conflict likely

The video discusses the strategic challenges faced by the international community in responding to the Syrian conflict, emphasizing the limited impact of actions taken in 2013. It highlights the difficulty of maintaining foreign policy momentum, citing the resumption of peace talks between Israel and Palestine as a significant event. The video also addresses the prolonged transition in Egypt and the role of the international community in fostering an inclusive political process. Additionally, it explores the dynamics among Syrian rebels, noting how feelings of abandonment may empower more radical factions.

What was the main challenge for the US in responding to the Syrian events on August 21?

• Ensuring immediate impact

• Balancing reassurance to allies and managing Chinese assertiveness

• Increasing military presence

• Reducing foreign aid

In 2013, what was one of the significant strategic decisions made?

• Increasing military spending

• Resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority

• Expansion of trade agreements

• Withdrawal from international treaties

What was a major difficulty for countries in 2013 regarding foreign policy?

• Increasing technological advancements

• Reducing carbon emissions

• Sustaining foreign policy momentum

• Maintaining economic growth

What is the international community's role in Egypt's political transition?

• To support military intervention

• To encourage a more inclusive political process

• To impose sanctions

• To provide financial aid

How might the sense of abandonment among Syrian rebels affect the conflict?

• It might cause a ceasefire

• It might empower more radical factions

• It could lead to peace negotiations

• It could result in international intervention