European and US Foreign Policy Issues

The transcript discusses the interconnected outcomes in Pakistan and Afghanistan, highlighting the Obama Administration's approach and the importance of engaging with Nawaz Sharif. It contrasts the Bush Administration's global health achievements with the challenges faced by Obama in Afghanistan. The text also examines European involvement in Afghanistan, noting the limitations of European military contributions.

What was a key strategy of the Obama Administration regarding Pakistan and Afghanistan?

• Ignoring Nawaz Sharif's influence

• Isolating Pakistan from Afghanistan

• Linking outcomes in Pakistan with Afghanistan

• Focusing solely on Afghanistan

Who did the Obama Administration reestablish contact with in Pakistan?

• Asif Ali Zardari

• Nawaz Sharif

• Imran Khan

• Pervez Musharraf

In which region was the Bush Administration considered more competent in foreign policy?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• South America

What global issue did the Bush Administration make significant progress in?

• Trade agreements

• Nuclear disarmament

• Global health

• Climate change

What is a major challenge for the Obama Administration in Afghanistan?

• Managing a stable Karzai government

• Reducing military presence

• Supporting the Taliban

• Dealing with a fragmented Pakistan

How is the political situation in Pakistan described?

• Stable and unified

• Fragmented polity

• Under military control

• Economically prosperous

How did European countries generally view the threat of terrorism?

• As a minor issue

• As a significant threat

• As a non-existent problem

• As a regional issue only

What was the general European stance on military engagement in Afghanistan?

• Indifferent

• Strongly opposed

• Less controversial than Iraq

• Fully supportive

What is a limitation of European military contributions?

• Excessive financial resources

• Lack of symbolic importance

• Insufficient troop numbers

• Overwhelming military power

How does the size of the British Army compare to the US Marine Corps?

• Larger

• Equal in size

• Twice as large

• Smaller