Kim Jong-Il tested nuclear arms, So what? So did Pakistan, India, Peoples Republic China, France ,UK and the Big daddy-USA and many more countries like Iran, Israel and so on who still maintain their “Ambiguity”. Do I really think North Korea is going to use the nuclear weapons-No.? And why is it you may ask? Here goes my reasoning: First of all I think that nuclear weapons act as deterrents .They prevent from being at a risk of pre-emption. You have it I have it, so don’t play dirty politics and bring yourself to the table we can always negotiate. The big daddy of the world invented it and used it against Japan and was very proud when Japan surrendered. There celebrations did not last many years, within 4 years Russia developed the nuclear weapons and the power was polarized between the west and east. America was forced and pulled to the table to negotiate during the cold. War. It had to and who knows better the outcomes of the nuclear energy than the one who invented it. I think there is nothing to worry at this point, everything that we had to be worried about happened already. Who would actually risk loosing their country and the power to rule one when they know what the consequences would be. Insane people like Kim Jong you may say, Bordering the economic and political gaint,China, N.Korea will not dare to use them and even if it did it would be wiped out off the map before it celebrates the destruction of its enemy(Who ever this could be).
Nuclear arms race has been playing an important part since the Second World War. Though the UN has come up with the sanctions not to enrich uranium, Can it actually have an open debate with countries that do want to enrich? The answer is “NO” again- Because it cannot debate with people like Ahmadinajad and Hugo Chavez who use “Logic”. It cannot do anything more than condemning the violation of policies and by the way “Who Cares” even if they condemn. One thing I don’t understand is that, if all the major powers in this world are working towards “World Peace”, why not these countries take the initiative of disarming them and set an example-The answer is “NO” again because the world politics have worsened to such an extent that the major powers cannot risk the consequences of not having them.
Though India gained its independence through nonviolence , it still developed nuclear and hydrogen bombs why? Does it not believe in the Gandhian way? You might say that having a country that possesses nuclear weapons bordering it, the need arises. Don’t you think the same logic applies N.Korea?
I am reminded of Iran’s President recent quote, “Nuclear activities, such as uranium enrichment, are for peaceful purposes”.Reading between the lines, Of course they are for peaceful purposes hindering other nations by having a Second Strike Capability-Promotes world peace (by avoiding war) in a way- isn’t it?
Note: I am not supporting N.Korea or its anarchic ruler. My opinion is that World Politics are better when left unintervened and this supposes to be an “Irrelevant Logic”.
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I understand your point of view, and you supported it well by giving some good logic..I have a different view of things though. Lets forget about the world politics and think of a simple day to day example..Question....Why aren't all the people given licenses to guns and weapons in any country? A person can argue that he needs it for self-protection and will not use it for other purposes..Do u want the government to believe this and sanction licenses to everyone who feels unsecure..NO, right!...the guns are given only to people whom the government believes can use it responsibly. I feel in our case the UN is acting as the government and the other major powers like US, UK and Russia, etc. are acting as responsible candidates...You may question how do these countries qualify as responsible candidates...well, that is why they are the permanent member of the UN and they all possessed the nuclear weapon before UN was formed. They all have good economy and have reasons to defend themselves.
You said the US dropped a bomb in Japan during Second World War and was very proud when Japan surrendered; the reason for that u know was the Pearl Harbor incident which Japan started.....why did US put up a war in Iraq and Afgan? u know the reason..911...and that too to fight terrorism, thats a diffrent arguement....So i can say whatever US is doing, though criticized by many, is how a big country would react after such incidents...
Now, does N.Korea really need a nuclear weapon? with such a poor economy and people not having enough food to survive...do u think that country should spend so much on proliferating nuclear material? Should they spend about a quarter of their GDP on military related issues when their is no need of it? Can it show one valid reason why it is trying to protect itself...(remember it has been isolated by the world community after it started this crap).The first mistake North Korea made was to break the NPT. Is it a childs' play to sign something and break it when and where they feel like..whats the point of the Treaty (NPT) then..why was the UN established?
And about India and Pakistan pocessing the weapons...first of all they are not a part of NPT..so no one has the right to ask them and no one did when they tested the nuclear weapon. Also the world community recognizes India as the largest democracy and as a responsible state...Do u know how N.Korea where able to make a nuclear weapon for themselves? a scientist from pakistan leaked the secret to it...it may go next into the hands of terrorists next...who knows...thats why the UN is afraid of giving this luxury to irresponsible countries like N.Korea and Iran...And why i came to a conclusion that these countries are irresponsible?...Iran is a counrty which supports many terrorist groups and N.Korea is a strong communist country...despite having many, aren't these two reasons enough to label a country irresponsible?? And the world cannot take a chance by giving nuclear power to these countries and allow them to take any extreme decisions in any case. I totally agree with you that North Korea wouldn't dare to use the nuclear weapon in anycase....but it cannot be given "that" power on that mere basis...
After hearing all this, if you need any more clarifications, please relate your questions with my above example and if still u disagree with my view..please write back to me..
OK,I see your point of view and I am making my answer very precise.I want to clarify first that I appreciate US initiative in these matters. Debating your argument point by point this is what i have to say:
You said
Why aren't all the people given licenses to guns and weapons in any country? A person can argue that he needs it for self-protection and will not use it for other purposes.
I say: Have you given a thautght to what happens in the US.ALL the school shooting and stuff.so are people acting responsible:NO
You said:You may question how do these countries qualify as responsible candidates...well, that is why they are the permanent member of the UN and they all possessed the nuclear weapon before UN was formed
I say: Is US always abiding by the UN rules-No.It went to war with Iraq even after UN confirmed that it did not possess WMD.Why?I belive you know the answer.
Whether N.Korea really needs a nuclear weapon is a second question.The whole country is behind him and one day when they get fed up of his tyranny-civil unrest and war will not be for away.
If you think the UN should be respected may it should first start with its members.
About the school shootings in US.... it all happened because of someone, who got the weapons illegally or because of someone who did not use the weapon legally for what ever problem they had in life. Now imagine if people can get weapons illegally to do this kind of thing...is it recommended that the weapons be issues to who ever wants it. No matter what you do..there's always going to be crime. What we have in your hands is to limit it to whatever extent we can.
About the US's war in Iraq....i definetely support it...US invaded Iraq was not because it possessed WMD but because it was the home for many Al-Quida members and has many terrorist organizations in it which are of security concerns after 911. The war was supported by many countries, opposed by many and many countries remained neutral....Everyone has his own opinion. Lets not talk about it much here because it will lead to another big debate.
My view is if someone commits a mistake...i do not recommend others to do the same mistake comparing it to the other.....a mistake is a mistake and is a mistake....now the debate starts with the magnitude of mistake... :-)
Well Mr.Mouli , you have acknowledged the fact that pakistan was ready to use..why didn;t they..because India possess nuclear weapons too..that is what is meant by detterence..and balance of power. By the end of the day..the international community is just not gonna sit quite...and pakistan realises the consequences..
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