Category Archives: North Korea

China Warns Kim?

Posted on October 19, 2006 by Gaius

In what could be a very interesting development, China has handed Kim Jong Il a personal message from president Hu Jintao. The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the visit to North Korea by a delegation from China was "significant". There are … Continue reading →

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Rice Reaffirms Nuclear Umbrella

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Gaius

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reaffirmed that the US will use the "full range" of military options to defend Japan. That would be diplo-speak for the US will use nukes to defend Japan against any aggressor. For now, Japan … Continue reading →

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North Koreans Used Plutonium

Posted on October 17, 2006 by Gaius

Not that I doubted it, but US intelligence sources have confirmed that the North Koreans used plutonium in the device they detonated (or had fizzle – that's still an open question). I don't agree with the intelligence assessment that the … Continue reading →

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North Korea Declares War On World

Posted on October 17, 2006 by Gaius

North Korea announced that the UN sanctions against it amount to a declaration of war and that they would not yield now that they are a nuclear weapons power. There appear to be indications that the rogue regime is preparing … Continue reading →

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You Want Brimstone With That?

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Gaius

It seems old Mad Mahmoud Ahmadinejad isn't really paying attention to how well his sycophant, (T)Hugo Chavez has been faring with his "Bush is the devil" speech at the UN. That is, not too well. Mad Mahmoud is now saying … Continue reading →

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Royal Navy Cannot Support Blockade Of NK

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Gaius

The once mighty British Royal Navy is unable to send any meaningful number of ships to support an interdict and inspect program against North Korea. Plans to impose a blockade of North Korea to prevent the regime acquiring nuclear weapons … Continue reading →

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If True, This Is Big News

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Gaius

The Australian is reporting that Beijing appears to be considering backing a coup against Kim Jong Il. There have been unprecedented criticisms against North Korea's leader allowed on the internet ever since the nuclear test. THE Chinese are openly debating … Continue reading →

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US Confirms North Korean Nuke Test

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Gaius

The United States has released a statement that confirms there was some sort of nuclear device tested in North Korea last week. It was relatively small, and still may have been a fizzle. In a short statement posted on its … Continue reading →

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China Increases Fence Along North Korean Border

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Gaius

China appears to be stepping up its effort to build a concrete and barbed wire fence along the North Korean border. Although the project has been underway since 2003, progress appears to be accelerating in the wake of Kim's reported … Continue reading →

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Asia’s Crime Boss

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Gaius

Aaron L. Friedberg, writing in the Washington Post suggests how the rogue regime of Kim Jong Il might be convinced to give up nuclear ambitions. It would not be easy. Nor would it be by talking one-on-one with the mad … Continue reading →

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Failed Policies And Finger Pointing

Posted on October 15, 2006 by Gaius

Jack Kelly, writing in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has an analysis of the past failed policies that led up to North Korea getting nuclear weapons (assuming they actually have done so, of course). His opening lines set the stage: If Democrats … Continue reading →

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A More Dangerous World

Posted on October 15, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post finally admits that the way in which negotiations have been handled with North Korea have failed. They anticipate the same failure to occur with Iran. Nuclear proliferation is happening and the will to stop it is being … Continue reading →

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Ban Praises Sanctions, Urges NK to Return To Talks

Posted on October 14, 2006 by Gaius

Very interesting development. The soon-to-be Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon, offered praise for the sanctions placed against North Korea while also urging them to return to negotiations. This is a radical change in the UN stance. He is … Continue reading →

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North Korean Sanctions To Be Voted On

Posted on October 14, 2006 by Gaius

Surprise. John Bolton just announced that a deal has been reached and will be voted on momentarily. UPDATE: And passed unanimously. North Korea blames everything on the US. Not surprising, so does our left wing. Invited to join the council … Continue reading →

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Russia And China Raise Objections To NK Sanctions

Posted on October 14, 2006 by Gaius

At the least moment, Russia and China have raised some objections to the resolution placing sanctions on North Korea. US ambassador to the UN John Bolton says that the objections are technical and a vote may still be possible today. … Continue reading →

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