The Final year, Greg Barker Flashcards
1
Q
Ben Rhodes
A
- president’s speech writing
- press
- public engagement
- communication on foreign policy
2
Q
Vietnam trip
A
- Rhodes
- Kerry: veteran / activist who fought against the war
3
Q
Rhodes and the media
A
- how the media want the administration to say climate change is a bigger threat than ISIS to make headlines
- of course it is, it could destroy the world but they don’t say it
4
Q
Rhodes on Syria
A
- for a military action
- but no Cuba, Paris and Iran
- fear of Irak #2
5
Q
Obama’s quote on intervention
A
“[…] intervention doesn’t solve the problem and can make it worse”
6
Q
The USA, Russia and Syria
A
- September 10, deal between US and Russia on establishing a ceasefire
- US - British airstrike killed 60 Syrian government soldiers accidentally
- ceasefire decalred over on September 19 by Syrian government
- Russia attacked a food UN convoy (Kerry / facts in UN)
