How Is G-20 Reacting to Obama's Speech?

How Is G-20 Reacting to Obama's Speech?

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The transcript discusses the G20 summit's focus on terrorism, with President Obama emphasizing intelligence sharing and airstrikes over ground troops. The French President calls for unity among nations against ISIS, highlighting the need for cooperation between the US, France, and Russia. However, challenges remain in US-Russia relations, particularly in intelligence sharing. Former Defense Secretary Bill Cohen stresses the importance of collaboration in the ongoing struggle against terrorism, warning against unrealistic expectations of complete eradication.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Obama's stance on deploying ground troops in Syria?

He planned to send ground troops only to Iraq.

He was undecided about sending ground troops.

He was not prepared to send ground troops.

He was prepared to send ground troops.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the French President emphasize at the G20 regarding the fight against ISIS?

The withdrawal of troops from Syria.

The need for more airstrikes.

The importance of economic sanctions.

The necessity of unity among international forces.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major issue in the cooperation between the US and Russia?

Disagreement over economic policies.

Lack of target information sharing.

Different views on climate change.

Conflicting trade agreements.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Bill Cohen, what is a common interest between the US and Russia?

Expanding trade relations.

Supporting Assad's regime.

Addressing the threat of terrorism.

Combating climate change.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Bill Cohen suggest about the nature of the struggle against terrorism?

It requires turning into a police state.

It can be completely eradicated with enough military force.

It is a long-term struggle similar to the fight against communism.

It can be solved through economic sanctions alone.