You don’t have to be a diplomat to know exactly how this North Korea nuclear test is going to shake out.
The fallout (politically) from the detonation of a 10-20 megaton nuclear bomb by the North Koreans will be exactly as Kim Jong-il assumed it would be — zero.
This entire episode is just so damn predictable. The U.N. is a toothless, pointless organization that reacts to every situation the same way no matter how serious it is.
The U.N. Security Council convened an emergency meeting today at the request of Japan to discuss yesterday’s nuclear test by North Korea.
As usual, each member of the council feigned outrage and spoke of disappointment in the North’s actions.
Last night, president Obama issued his own weak statement on the nuke test:
Today, North Korea said that it has conducted a nuclear test in violation of international law. It appears to also have attempted a short range missile launch. These actions, while not a surprise given its statements and actions to date, are a matter of grave concern to all nations. North Korea’s attempts to develop nuclear weapons, as well as its ballistic missile program, constitute a threat to international peace and security.
By acting in blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council, North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. North Korea’s behavior increases tensions and undermines stability in Northeast Asia. Such provocations will only serve to deepen North Korea’s isolation. It will not find international acceptance unless it abandons its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.
The danger posed by North Korea’s threatening activities warrants action by the international community. We have been and will continue working with our allies and partners in the Six-Party Talks as well as other members of the U.N. Security Council in the days ahead.
Obama says the North is acting in “blatant defiance of the United Nations Security Council” as if this is something new.
Who doesn’t act in defiance of the UN Security Council? The North has been in defiance of the security council for years just like Iran.
The reason the world’s enemies act in blatant defiance of the UN is because they know nothing will happen.
Being in violation of the security council means an angry press release will be issued about you when you do something bad.
In fact, had it not been for president Bush, Saddam Hussein would still be sitting in one of his palaces in blatant violation of 17 UN Security Council resolutions.
It is unbelievable that a deadbeat, broke down, piss poor little dictatorship like North Korea is allowed to hold the world hostage with its nuclear threats.
South Korea in partnership with the U.S. could destroy the North’s ability to wage war and topple the Stalinist government in one day.
The issue for everyone in the region and the reason China resists doing anything that might topple the North is the refugee issue.
If the government in North Korea were toppled it would mean millions of starving, sickly, and brainwashed North Koreans pouring over the borders of China and South Korea.
Both countries agree that this would be a disaster for their economies, and I think that’s probably right.
So the solution to this vexing problem is for the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and China to begin building the necessary infrastructure to care for North Korean refugees.
Plans could be put in place for the feeding, clothing, etc. of the population immediately after the liquidation of the current government.
After the necessary preparations and plans were in place to deal with the humanitarian situation, the U.S. and South Korea could strike the North and cripple its military and eliminate the government leadership.
When countries like North Korea know you’re only interested in talking to resolve disputes, why in the hell should they do anything you say?
-Chris Jones
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