David Petraeus on Stopping the Bloodshed in Syria

David Petraeus on Stopping the Bloodshed in Syria

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The video discusses the ongoing conflict in Syria, highlighting the steps taken by the Obama administration to defeat ISIS and the challenges in achieving a diplomatic solution. It emphasizes the need for interim solutions to stop bloodshed and manage refugees. The video also covers the Iranian agreement, advocating against abandoning it without significant reason, as it could lead to U.S. isolation rather than isolating Iran.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the Obama administration's actions in Syria?

Supporting the Syrian government

Increasing refugee flow

Defeating the Islamic State

Establishing a multi-ethnic government

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered beyond reach in the current Syrian conflict?

A military victory

Economic sanctions

A diplomatic agreement for a multi-ethnic government

Complete withdrawal of foreign troops

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the suggested interim solutions for Syria?

Stopping the bloodshed and refugee flow

Ignoring the conflict

Increasing military intervention

Supporting only one ethnic group

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on the Iranian agreement?

It should be renegotiated every year

It is irrelevant to current policies

It should be maintained unless there is a significant reason to leave

It should be abandoned immediately

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential consequence of leaving the Iranian agreement without a strong reason?

Isolating Iran

Strengthening international alliances

Improving economic conditions

Isolating the United States