Question

Q1:

Which of these is an accurate statement about the Phoenix Program in Vietnam?

Group of answer choices

It improved the security of strategic hamlets, though the cost in human lives was high

It was compromised because the South Vietnamese commander in charge of it was a double agent

It was fairly effective at targeting large numbers of enemy sympathizers, but had little strategic impact on the war

It was carried out successfully by Dr. Manhattan

Q2:

What is historically unusual about the "Responsibility to Protect" doctrine (R2P)?

Group of answer choices

It makes human rights an important concern

It calls for military action to be carried out by all members of the international community

It potentially disregards long-standing international norms on sovereignty

It was a point of cooperation between the US and USSR during an otherwise contentious Cold War period

Answer 1

Answer to the first question:

Answer.

1. The correct option is - It was fairly effective at targeting large numbers of enemy sympathizers but had a little strategic impact on the war.

Explanation: This Phoenix Program in Vietnam was successful in terms of destroying the Viet Cong. As it neutralized a large number of people suspected to have Viet Cong. membership. But later on due to its coercive and torturous nature of execution it started to get very negative publicity and officially the program was shut down.  

2. The correct option is - It potentially disregards long-standing international norms on sovereignty.

Explanation: The third pillar of the Responsibility to Protect doctrine, which was a military intervention to protect mass atrocities was always controversial due to its impact on long-standing international norms on sovereignty. The proposed military intervention is likely to cause more harm than the good it is likely to deliver.