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Initial Research on the Social Issue of Tougher Military Sanctions Imposed on North Korea

This blog will analyse evidence to suggest the implications of tougher military sanction's forcibly put in place on North Korea, which brings forward the social issue I would like to examine... 

Should the United Nation's Impose tougher military sanctions towards North Korea's Nuclear and Missile program's

Evidence suggest's various implication's towards support to push towards a a tougher stance on North Korea.

Here are the Links for this surrounding Social Issue -          

            

UN Sanction's and North Korea
Supporting Tougher Military Sanction's
Website: Council on Foreign Regulation's
Summary: This covers the measures that have been taken against North Korea, and the continuing question that pops up frequently, will China be prepared to implement these measures. The reaction from North Korea stems from the military activities that the US have been composing around the DPRK. Perhaps this rhetoric is a sign of paranoia. The US supports the idea of being more 'tactical' should North Korea continue with threats.

North Korea says it will boost nuclear deterrent after UN rebuke
Opposing Tougher Military Sanctions
Website: Global Policy
Summary: This mentions the military program of North Korea and the nuclear testing it has conducted. Secretary Susan Rice talks about the new UN sanctions imposed because of the nuclear testing. It discusses the resolutions from the six parties' talks. It refers to China's stance against North Korea's misile program. So it's evidence which supports the sanctions and the ramifications that DPRK, face if they were to lose.

All Cranked Up
Supporting Tougher Military Sanction's
Website: The Economist
Summary: So this news article covers the threats that have been issued by North Korea. It outlines their nuclear program and the missiles that are used by DPRK military. It supports my theory on sanctions, the article mentions tighter sanctions from the UN. This also mentions the response by US military from John Kerry and their actions against DPRK. It mentions the response of South Korea, should the tensions escalate. 

Sanction's Don't Work on North Korea: Opposing View
Opposing Tougher Military Sanction's
Website: USA Today
Summary: This is an opposing view as to why the sanctions on North Korea will not work. It discusses the responses that the DPRK military have been retaliating with since the US have conducted military missile test's in the Korean peninsula. It stresses the importance of negotiations with North Korea and it states the reasons why North Korea might be responding in such a manner.

Korea crisis high on agenda at London G8 talks.
Supporting Tougher Military Sanctions
Website: BBC
Summary: This video link discusses the stance that the G8 have on the issue. It explains that further sanctions would be imposed by UN members towards the DPRK. It also covers the response from North Korea since the UN imposed new sanctions. The approach that North Korea has taken towards US and South Korea have come under fire from the UN security council.

Opinion: Kim Jong Un is not crazy
Opposing Tougher Military Sanction's
Website: CNN
Summary: Tension in the Korean peninsula. This refers to the UN sanctions imposed on North Korea since the satellite launch in December. A video refers to Kim Jong Un as an 'immature brat'. There is also a link which goes on to explain the military advantages that North Korea has in East Asia. Japans involvement is mentioned and the precautionary measures they are taking to protect themselves and South Korea.

Coping With North Korea: Korean Roulette
Supporting Tougher Military Sanction's
Website: The Economist
Summary: This article focuses on the ramifications should US and South Korea not take DPKR seriously. It mentions the vast amount of people who could potentially be killed, due to a break down in talks between the conflicting countries. It discusses a push for change from within the country if DPRK were to change politically. It mentions the support from China and the sanctions imposed on aid for humanitarian reasons.


UN Sanctions May Play into North Korea Propaganda
Opposing Tougher Military Sanction's
Website: New Zealand Herald
Summary: This suggest's that the sanction's which have been imposed thus far on North Korea have done nothing to deter their demise towards a nuclear strong military. It high lights the sanctions imposed from the US and the lack of military action that North Korea has shown against the US. However it does stress the consequences which these sanctions have had economically and towards the food aid program that feed impoverished citizens. These sanctions have so far, according to analyst's, imposed threats towards the dictatorship; it also creates a cause to move towards a peace plan. China is addressed in this article, like so many other links I've posted, it refers to the role China has in mediating the situation and conflict in the Korean Peninsula.

The Next Korean War
Supporting Tougher Military Sanction's
Website: Foreign Affairs
Fallacies imposed in this article suggests the fear of war might be upon us. A consequence should the tension in Korea Peninsula escalate  This is a theory on what would happen should there be an out break on war between South Korea and US against the DPRK. The amount of casualties and the military numbers are estimated here. It compares a potential fall of the DPRK to that of Iraq and Libya, under Saddam Hussein and Muammar al-Qadaffi. 

Pyongyang's Nuclear Logic
Opposing & Supporting Tougher Military Sanction's
Website: Foreign Affairs
This article makes an assumption on whether nuclear test conducted by North Korea are just tests. It states whether or not these tests are used on as a morale booster for the DPRK civilians and not for military conflict. It then goes on to describe the nuclear tests that other nations have conducted in the past, such as US and Russia. It debates on the reasons behind North Korea's nuclear testing. It describes the attitude on missile testing but doesn't mention any sanctions imposed towards North Korea.

North Korea keeps it's pledge to conduct nuclear test
Supporting Tougher Military Sanction's
Website: Stanford Center for Security and International Cooperation
Summary: This is a discussion between two Stanford experts who weigh in on North Korea, they place there perspective on why North Korea is testing their missiles now, what message they are trying to send and the concerns that arise should the continue down this path. There are two theories as to why they have conducted the tests; as a threat towards the South and a celebration of Kim Jong Il's birthday. The message being sent is; due to past experiences with the North we should take them seriously. It stresses the importance of China and the role it has as a mediator.

North Korea and US must break the cycle of sanction's and bluster
Opposing Tougher Military Sanctions
Website: Guardian UK
Summary: The importance of China and US play a vital role in breaking down the UN sanctions that have been imposed. Although China has signed the UN sanctions it hasn't been tough on North Korea. The move to deploy nuclear-capable bombers and fighter aircraft to South Korea have added to tensions, since the sanctions on North Korea. The retaliation of this is the missile testing on behalf of the DPRK.

North Korea Hint's It Will Soon Launch a Missile
Supporting Tougher Military Sanction's
Website: TIME World
Summary: Rhetoric from North Korea and the aggressive threats they have been making since the Newly imposed sanctions. A statement from the Eight Nation's opposes the 'aggressive rhetoric' which supports the fact that this behavior would only further isolate North Korea. A response to these threats have been an increase in military training between the US and South Korea in the Korean peninsula. North Korea's actions seem provocative but should this behavior be taken seriously given that they have retaliated in the past by conducting missile launches and a satellite launch - that is the cause of these new sanctions.

Why North Korea Get's Away With It.
Supporting Tougher Military Sanction's
Website: Foreign Affairs
Summary:This is an interesting read which suggests why the approach or sanctions imposed on North Korea should be met with some binding rules. These rules however struggle to get the support it needs from China a key player in negotiating with North Korea. There are statement from the US which call on China to stop turning a blind eye on North Korea. Maybe then the UN wouldn't need to implement more sanctions.

North Korea Country Profile: Overview
Opposing & Supporting Tougher Military Sanction's
Website: BBC
Summary: Very good brief and in depth coverage on the history of North Korea. It may have some evidence that support the behavior in which the leader of the nation, Kim Jong Un, may result in. There is some detail on the tensions in the Korean peninsula and the history behind it.

These links are posted on Del.icio.us as well..