U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Singh on Economy, Security

Duleep Singh, Deputy National Security Advisor, discusses the G7 summit's focus on the intersection of economy and security. The Biden administration emphasizes multilateralism and democracy as a response to autocratic models. Key initiatives include a global COVID-19 response with vaccine donations and the Build Back Better for the World plan, which aims to provide a high-standard alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative. The plan focuses on infrastructure, climate, health, digital technology, and gender equality, with the goal of raising billions for global development.

What is the main focus of the G7 summit as discussed by Duleep Singh?

• To reduce global trade

• To strengthen the connection between economy and security

• To isolate the United States from global affairs

• To promote autocratic governance

How did the Biden administration aim to combat COVID-19 globally?

• By imposing travel bans

• By donating 500 million Pfizer vaccines to low-income countries

• By closing borders

• By increasing tariffs on medical supplies

What was the purpose of the vaccine donations made by the US?

• To reduce domestic vaccine supply

• To increase vaccine prices

• To gain political leverage

• To save lives without any conditions

What is the 'Build Back Better for the World' plan intended to address?

• To promote autocratic governance

• To compete with China's Belt and Road Initiative

• To reduce global internet access

• To limit international trade

What areas does the 'Build Back Better for the World' plan focus on?

• Space exploration

• Reducing global population

• Infrastructure, climate, health, digital technology, and gender equality

• Military expansion