|
Funny how having nuclear capability puts you in that class of countries that can't be messed with and has to be dealt with "peacefully." I think the government has known N. Korea had (or was close to having) the capability for some time - which is why it was important to address in 1994.
It's a two-stage process. First, most nations *suspect* you ("you" meaning "a nation") have the bomb - your international snafus get swept under the rug for a bit. The other nations make statements about your promises not to havethe bomb, hoping you'll keep quiet if you do. Then, and usually for sake of status, you slowly leak the info. Then, you announce it. Bingo, keys to executive wash room - you are now *in* that class of nations that has to be considered on the big issues because you have the penultimate power. That's how I see it anyway. Seems to fit the India and Pakistan mold.
Doing your tests and getting away with them is the super-coolest. France kept doing tests in the South Pacific until other nations took it to the ICJ on it. France's response - yank it's voluntary submission to ICJ jurisdiction. (Note - if you do not maintain the voluntary submission to ICJ jurisdiction, you can only get sued at the ICJ if you *consent* to the individual suit that is filed - each and every case requires your agreement to be sued.)
Have I gone [img]graemlins/offtopic.gif[/img] ?
__________________
 
|