North Korea 's recent tampering with the idea of nuclear testing has made jaws around the world drop. It publicly announced that it would test missiles in “no man's land” along its southern border with its democratic counterpart, South Korea . Rigid world leaders show emotion; fear of a disaster, but not because of the explosion it will cause. But what events will follow after like falling dominos.
The nation planned to test its missiles on Sunday, October 08, 2006. Countries take certain actions every once in a while to clearly state their international position and power. Depending on the event, it triggers a chain of succeeding actions taken by other nations. An arms race around the world will occur if North Korea continues to act foolishly and does not heed to China or Japan 's warnings. “ Japan and China agreed Sunday that a North Korea nuclear test "cannot be tolerated" and that Pyongyang should return unconditionally to six-party negotiations on its nuclear programs, the Japanese prime minister said.” Militarization has been a looming rumor in recent days, expecting the worst and how to defend themselves. Sadly, in our world countries are constantly trying to prove themselves to each other and many times, people will die.
Tension increased globally on Tuesday when North Korea announced that it would carry out a nuclear test “at an unspecified time.” This is messing with the balance of power around the world and threatening countries. There is no need to test nuclear weapons, and if there was one it would be to prepare for what is forthcoming. Apparently Kim Jong-Il and the North Koreans are preparing for a full-scale nuclear war. America will do anything to prevent a catastrophic nuclear mess that could leave the world in ruins. Red flags are should be going up when a nation is just “testing out some weapons that could wipe out entire metropolitan areas.” One should ask themselves “Why?”
Even its neighbor, communist China has released several warnings. It plays a big role in the North Korean economy as most of North Korea 's essential imports such as food and lumber are from China . The Japanese are pondering over changing their pacifist constitution to mold into a more defensive country in the event of a nuclear occurrence. Going through with its nuclear plans would put the United States between a rock and a hard place, causing them to take action as it is “the world's police” and has to defend its title as an international mega power. If the nuclear tests do seem to work, North Korea could sell it to its potential allies.
Looking back into history, it is clear what can happen if an arms race were to begin. The Cold War still lingers in the minds of Americans even though it was a war of words, then tension and uneasiness and mind-rattling. It was a war of insecurity and thinking what the opposing nation was thinking. The US continued to militarize because it feared Russia , while Russia continued to buy weapons because it feared the US . Accidents happen during arms races and the blame quickly goes to the opposing party. Confusion usually leads to pointing fingers and retaliating on impulse.
This might mean nothing to the average American, but what we have to realize is that this little occurrence that is just another headline in the New York Times can change our lives forever. Increased security and prosecution of not only terrorists but also North Korean spies makes anyone uneasy. The bigger picture is a war not only fought with fighter jets, but bombs than can turn the Miami metro area into a deserted wasteland. This can kill our president, our neighbors, our children; we have to stop it now before the snowball effect begins. North Korea 's future actions are out of the US 's control if they choose not to conform and decrease its hostile nature.
