VOICED: Obama makes Pakistan center of Al-Qaeda war

President Obama outlined a strategy to combat Al Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan, emphasizing a clear goal to disrupt and defeat the group. He called for increased efforts from Pakistan and announced a significant increase in US aid to support moderate factions. The US plans to deploy additional troops to train Afghan forces and seeks greater involvement from regional powers like Iran, India, Russia, and China.

What is the primary goal of the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan as outlined by President Obama?

• To increase trade relations

• To disrupt, dismantle, and defeat Al Qaeda

• To establish a democratic government

• To promote cultural exchange

What action did President Obama urge Pakistan to take?

• Reduce military spending

• Expand its economic ties with the U.S.

• Eradicate terrorist havens along the Afghan border

• Increase its nuclear arsenal

How much aid did the U.S. plan to provide Pakistan over the next five years?

• Cut the aid in half

• Maintain the current aid level

• Triple the current aid

• Double the current aid

How many additional U.S. soldiers were to be sent to Afghanistan?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 21,000

• 25,000

Which countries did Obama want to play a bigger role in the fight against terrorism in the region?

• Brazil and Argentina

• Saudi Arabia and Egypt

• Iran, India, Russia, and China

• Japan and South Korea