CLEAN : Syrian power balance to tilt towards

The transcript covers various topics including the reduction of numerical data, state sovereignty, the arming of rebels in the Middle East, and the implications of these actions on regional stability. It also discusses global defense spending trends, highlighting increases in certain regions and declines in others, with a notable shift in Asian defense spending surpassing that of NATO European states.

What is a potential consequence of arming rebels from a broader coalition of states?

• Stabilization of the region

• Increased regional cooperation

• Further destabilization and militarization

• Reduction in global arms trade

How does the situation in Syria compare to Afghanistan during the Taliban era?

• Both regions saw a decline in military activity

• Both regions experienced economic booms

• Both regions were controlled by democratic governments

• Both regions became bases for radical Islamists

What was a significant trend in global defense spending in 2012?

• A decrease in defense spending in Asia

• An increase in defense spending in North America

• Asian defense spending overtaking NATO European states

• A rise in defense spending in Europe

Which regions saw real increases in defense spending in 2012?

• North America and Europe

• Middle East, North Africa, Russia, Eurasia, Latin America, and Asia

• Australia and New Zealand

• Antarctica and the Arctic

What was the trend in defense spending in North America and Europe in 2012?

• Dramatic increases

• No change

• Real declines

• Significant increases