NATO troops take part in largest war games exercise since the end of the Cold War

NATO troops take part in largest war games exercise since the end of the Cold War

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The video discusses NATO's rapid response capabilities, highlighting a major military exercise in Poland involving 31,000 soldiers from 24 countries. The exercise serves as a show of strength amid geopolitical tensions with Russia. The video also explores the dynamics between the US military and the EU, questioning the feasibility of an EU army. The exercise is the largest in Eastern Europe since the Cold War, with Russia expected to react.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the military Schengen zone mentioned in the context of NATO?

To allow free trade among member countries

To enable quick troop movements across borders

To establish a common currency for military expenses

To create a unified command structure

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many soldiers participated in the military exercise in Poland?

50,000

24,000

15,000

31,000

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the strategic significance of the military exercise in Poland?

To train soldiers for desert warfare

To demonstrate strength to Russia

To establish a new NATO base

To test new military technology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Obama initially want to pivot away from Europe?

To strengthen ties with Africa

To reduce military spending

To concentrate on Asia

To focus on economic issues

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge for the EU in forming its own army?

Economic constraints

Insufficient manpower

Technological limitations

Lack of political will