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Obama drops missile defense in Europe

9/18/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

To add to the administration rocking the boat in the hope making a better and safer America, Pres. Barack Obama announced a new approach in missile defense in Europe, a turn-about in the Bush policy’s policy of putting a long–range ballistic system in the region to defend countries like Poland, Czech Republic, and Israel from countries like like Russia, Iran, and North Korea. America’s allies in Europe are disappointed and they see the plan as a weakening of Europe's defenses.

“He says his decision was guided in large part by new intelligence that shows Iran is focusing on the development of medium and short-range missiles. The original missile defense policy was based on the assumption that Tehran was seeking a long-range capability. This new ballistic missile defense program will best address the threat posed by Iran's ongoing ballistic missile defense program," the president said. VOA (09/17/09)

Not knowing the back-door deals surrounding this plan, the effects of withdrawal are still unclear. But Republicans in the US Congress are quickly critical of the policy. This comes at a time that Iran is close to making its nuclear bomb to threaten its neighbors.

John Boehner, a Republican in the U.S. Congress says President Obama's decision will empower the Russians at the expense of America’s friends in Europe. Obama’s security plan will be part of the issues to be tackled in the coming UN meeting or in the economic summit of the Group of 20 where Russian President Dimitri Medyedev is expected to attend. (Photo Credi: Iranmade_it) =0=

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Labels: ballistic missle, Barack Obama, europe, Poland, security, the Czech Republic, Totie Mesia

After the Security Council’s condemnation, North Korea responds with its nuclear threats

4/15/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

North Korea (NK) was angered when the 15-member United Nations Security Council unanimously voted to condemn the failed launch of a long range missile early this month. Pyongyang insisted that the rocket was a satellite intended for peaceful purposes. Yet, it had been suspected that the missile was a test for long range ballistic technology.

The UN condemnation was based on a violation of a 2006 resolution that prohibited Pyongyang from all missile activities.

Accusing UN of interference, Kim Jong Il’s repressive regime quickly warned to restart its plutonium production, kick out UN inspectors, and walk away from the six-nation talks on disarmament.

Pointing to the failed rocket launch on April 5, 2009 which endangered territories such as Alaska and Hawaii, the United States was quick to advise NK to stop its provocations and abide with its commitments to the outside world.

"There is no need for six-party talks anymore," the North Korean Foreign Ministry said in a statement.-----Los Angeles Times (04/15/09, Richter, P; Glionna, JM)

Russia expressed its regrets and Japan, together with China (the host of the six party meeting) advised that countries---the United States, South Korea, North Korea, Japan, Russia, and China must go back to the discussion table.

"We hope the relevant parties could proceed from the perspective of the overall interest of the region, so as to work together to safeguard the progress of the six-party talks," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said at a news briefing. ---- Washington Post (04/14/09, Branigin, W.; Kim S.)

Analysts believe Pyongyang’s new tantrums are the same tactics of precipitating a crisis in order to get what it wants from the world. Its rhetorical threats in the past have served the communist country well---with food aid, fuel and economic assistance as rewards of good behavior.

“North Korea outraged the world three years ago by exploding a small nuclear device. But less than a year later, as it turned brinkmanship into remuneration, it pledged to abandon its nuclear weapons in return for aid from the United States and other countries. “ ----Washington Post (04/14/09, Branigin, W.; Kim S.)

The effects of UN sanctions on NK aren’t as effective as desired. The destitute communist nation with an ailing supreme leader is able to exploit leverage, gain concessions by bold demands and vitriolic threats of an all out war with its neighbors. NK along with Iran continues to be a menace to the stability and peace of the world. (Photo Credits: Christianragen; Stephan x 2) =0=

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Labels: ballistic missle, North Korea, nuclear weapons, Pyongyang, Security Council, terrorism, Totie Mesia, United Nations

North Korea’s failed missile test sparks worldwide condemnation

4/06/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

Against the resolutions of the United Nations (UN,) the North Korean government went ahead of the launching of a missile test that fizzled out in the Pacific Ocean. According to Pyongyang, the missile was supposed to be a satellite, but the outside world believed it was an experiment of a weapon technology that can threaten US territories like Alaska and Hawaii.

The United States Command which observed the launch from the Pacific said the “satellite” was a failure, but the rogue government of Kim Jong II was celebratory---insisting that the launch went well.

“Given the volatility in the region, as well as a stalemate in interaction among the concerned parties, such a launch is not conducive to efforts to promote dialogue, regional peace and stability,"--- Ban Ki-moon, the UN Secretary General Ban. Telegraph.co.uk (04/05/09, Foster, P)

The criticism and disappointment of Ban with North Korea is shared by US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown who asserted North Korea’s action was “completely unacceptable.” Gordon said Pyongyang's communist regime, a threat to world peace and security, must stop the testing and proliferation of nuclear weapons. Japan's ambassador to the U.N., Yukio Takasu condemned the launch "a clear crime" versus U.N. Security Council demands that posed a grave threat to Japan.

The rocket launch was a violation of international agreements. The United Nations in New York went for an emergency meeting to thresh out ways (other than condemnation) to respond to the provocative action. However, it is doubtful if the world’s body of nations has the effective teeth to discipline a dangerous nation like North Korea. Since December last year, diplomatic talks on nuclear control with North Korea, Japan, China, South Korea, Russia and the US (Six Party talks) have been not pushed through. (Photo Credit: Eric Lafforgue x 2 )=0=

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Labels: ballistic missle, Kim Jong-il, missile, North Korea, nuclear weapons, Pyongyang, Totie Mesia, United Nations

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