Question

question 3 of 10

what was one of president obamas foreign policy goals?

a. improving diplomatic relations with russia
b. protecting the american embassy in russia
c. intervening in the syrian civil war
d. eliminating russias nuclear capacity

Explanation:

Analyze Obama's foreign policy initiatives

In 2009, the Obama administration announced an effort to "reset" relations with the Russian Federation to improve bilateral cooperation, particularly on nuclear nonproliferation (leading to the New START Treaty in 2010) and transit routes for the war in Afghanistan.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A directly aligns with the "Russian reset" policy aimed at improving diplomatic relations.
• Option B is a specific security duty, not a broad foreign policy goal.
• Option C is incorrect because the administration generally sought to avoid direct military intervention in the Syrian civil war.
• Option D is incorrect because eliminating Russia's nuclear capacity was not a realistic or stated goal; the focus was on mutual reduction and nonproliferation.

Answer:

• A. Improving diplomatic relations with Russia (Correct answer)
• B. Protecting the American Embassy in Russia
• C. Intervening in the Syrian civil war
• D. Eliminating Russia's nuclear capacity