Australia PM Turnbull Supports Swift, Just U.S. Response

Australia PM Turnbull Supports Swift, Just U.S. Response

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The transcript discusses the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons and the United States' response, which Australia supports. It highlights Australia's commitment to military operations in Iraq and Syria and condemns the use of chemical weapons as illegal and a war crime. The text also addresses the Security Council's impasse due to Russia's support for the Assad regime and emphasizes the global intolerance for chemical weapons.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the United States' response to the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons?

A random and unplanned attack

A delayed and hesitant reaction

A calibrated and targeted response

A secretive and undisclosed operation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Australian Government view the use of chemical weapons?

As a necessary evil in warfare

As a strategic advantage

As a violation of international law and a war crime

As a minor infraction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of the Australian Government regarding the perpetrators of chemical weapon attacks?

They should be rewarded

They should be ignored

They should be given asylum

They must be held accountable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is causing the Security Council to be at an impasse regarding the Syrian conflict?

Disagreements over military strategies

Financial constraints

Support for the Assad regime by Russia

Lack of interest from member countries

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What message does the global community want to send regarding the use of chemical weapons?

It will be tolerated under certain conditions

It is acceptable in warfare

It will not be tolerated under any circumstances

It is a negotiable issue