CLEAN : Nobel Peace Prize rewards chemical

The transcript discusses Assad's long-term development of chemical weapons as a defense strategy against potential Israeli attacks. It highlights his collaboration with countries like North Korea and possibly Iran to acquire chemical precursors. The effectiveness of chemical weapons as tools of terror is examined, noting their limitations in urban settings. Recent uses have instilled fear among the population, though they are not the most destructive actions Assad has taken in recent years.

What is the significance of chemical weapons use in the context of Assad's actions over the last two years?

What has been the public perception of chemical weapons use in relation to Assad's other actions?