Calls for Sanctions Against Turkey

Calls for Sanctions Against Turkey

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The transcript discusses the US administration's stance on imposing sanctions on Turkey if it acts inhumanely in Syria. It highlights the lack of specifics from President Trump on what constitutes inhumane actions and the US military's withdrawal from the region, allowing Turkey to act against the Kurds. Proposed bipartisan legislation aims to impose sanctions on Turkey unless it withdraws from Syria. The transcript also covers political criticism from Republican senators against Trump's decision, which is seen as abandoning the Kurds, a key US ally.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What consequence did the US President threaten if Turkey acted against the Kurds?

Diplomatic isolation

Economic sanctions

Humanitarian aid withdrawal

Military intervention

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the effect of the US pulling out its forces from Syria?

It resulted in increased US military presence

It led to immediate peace talks

It allowed Turkey to advance into the region

It strengthened the US-Kurdish alliance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed bipartisan legislation in the Senate aiming to do?

Increase military aid to Turkey

Strengthen US-Turkey trade relations

Impose sanctions on Turkish officials

Provide humanitarian aid to Syria

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of US politicians has shown significant criticism of President Trump's decision on Syria?

State governors

Republican senators

Independent lawmakers

Democratic senators

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the reaction of some of President Trump's strong allies to his foreign policy decision on Syria?

They have resigned from their positions

They have criticized it

They have remained neutral

They have supported it wholeheartedly