Question

question 3/4 what complicated us - syria relations during president obama’s second term? refer to the attached link for help. a. loss of power by the islamic state b. cooperation with afghani rebels c. congressional demand for airstrikes d. russian ambition for influence in the region

Explanation:

To determine the factor that complicated US - Syria relations during Obama's second term, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The loss of power by the Islamic State would likely ease, not complicate, relations as it was a threat, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Cooperation with Afghan rebels is related to Afghanistan, not Syria, so B is irrelevant.
• Option C: Congressional demand for airstrikes was more about the decision - making process within the US, while the main external complication came from Russia's involvement. So C is not the main factor.
• Option D: During Obama's second term, Russia's ambition to gain influence in the Syria region (by supporting the Assad regime) led to tensions and complications in US - Syria relations as the US had different interests in Syria.

Answer:

D. Russian ambition for influence in the region