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 was the primary reason for Assad's investment in chemical weapons?

• To gain international recognition

• To support North Korea

• To improve Syria's economy

• To defend against a potential Israeli attack

Which countries did Assad initially collaborate with for his chemical weapons program?

• North Korea and possibly Iran

• India and Pakistan

• Russia and China

• United States and France

Why are chemical weapons not ideal for mass casualties in urban settings?

• They are too expensive to produce

• Their dispersal is affected by environmental factors

• They require a large delivery system

• They are easily detectable

What makes chemical weapons effective despite their limitations?

• Their ability to instill fear

• Their low cost of production

• Their ability to cause mass destruction

• Their ease of transportation

Why is the use of chemical weapons considered a critical point in Assad's actions?

• It is the most destructive act he has committed

• It marks a new level of international conflict

• It was the first time Syria used any form of weaponry

• It is seen as a significant escalation despite other severe actions