In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].

[Q]: (CNN) The cavalry is coming! Not exactly, but the sentiment of reassurance is the same. This week, US Defense Secretary James Mattis arrives in Asia to visit South Korea and Japan. Two stalwart US allies, policymakers in both capitals have nevertheless been shaken by statements Donald Trump made while campaigning for President. None of these was more dramatic than the suggestion that these allies should pay more for US troops or risk having these forces withdrawn. Statements like this played to the worst fears in Seoul and Tokyo that the United States might no longer be a committed ally. It is now Mattis' job to reassure them of US commitments and return the trajectory of alliance relations back to pre-2016 presidential campaign rhetoric.Jeffrey Hornung: Japan, South Korea were shaken by statements Donald Trump made while campaigningWashington's alliances with Seoul and Tokyo will be critical in managing challenges posed by China and North Korea, he says 
 Question:Given the severity of the _ threat, it is crucial they hammer out any possible differences that may have arisen since Trump became president.
[A]: North Korea


[Q]: (CNN) -- The small, black-and-white newspaper ad offered a discount: Nine holes of golf for $9.11 -- on September 11. The management of a Wisconsin golf course said the idea was to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks, but the ad turned into a public relations disaster on social media. By Tuesday, TumbleDown Trails Golf Course was reporting death threats. The golf course in Verona, Wisconsin, placed an advertisement in Monday's Wisconsin State Journal offering to "commemorate" the 12th anniversary of the terror attacks with "9 holes with cart for only $9.11 per person or 18 holes with cart for only $19.11!"Social media erupts after course offers discount to "commemorate" terror attacksOffer: $9.11 for nine holes, $19.11 for 18 holesManagement apologizes on Facebook, reports death threatsCourse may be closed on Wednesday due to security concerns 
 Question:By Tuesday afternoon, many _ commenters were defending the course.
[A]: Facebook


[Q]: Russia is considering bailing out Greece in exchange for the country’s ‘assets’, it was reported last night. Alexis Tsipras, Greece’s prime minister, will meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow today, amid reports that the Kremlin will offer controversial loans and discounts on supplies of natural gas in a bid to lessen its dependence on the West The visit will raise fears the radical left government is looking east in search of alternative sources of finance as it bids to avoid bankruptcy. Scroll down for video Alexis Tsipras, Greece’s prime minister, will meet Vladimir Putin (pictured earlier this week) in Moscow today, amid reports that the Kremlin will offer controversial loans and discounts on supplies of natural gasAlexis Tsipras, Greece’s prime minister, will meet Vladimir Putin in MoscowThe meeting comes amid reports Russia is considering bailing out GreeceReports Kremlin may offer loans and discounts on supplies of natural gas 
 Question:Yesterday a parliamentary committee established by Mr _ for the first time put an official number on the reparations claim.
[A]:
Alexis Tsipras