Summary: President Barrack Obama has been dealing with N.K. and Iran since he was voted into office. The two countries have been described as "polar opposites unified only by a desire for nuclear weapons". North korea is taking a very defensive approach in the development of their weapons and are in a sense introverting to take care of themselves and regroup. Iran on the other hand is taking a very diplomatic and open approach to their development. The UN is has said that their approach to north korea will probably be a strong-arm type method and are going to essentially freeze north korea out and stop their food exports to north korea. Though on the Iranian side they will probably be much more diplomatic about their efforts.
Reflection: All of these facts are nothing short of down right scary to be honest. They are going to try to stiff arm a country that is practically collapsing. Honestly, you don't give the tough love treatment to someone with schizophrenia. Everyone knows they will freak out, duh. On the side of Iran I was just kinda surprised. I had no idea that Iran was the one that was going to be civil about their program.
Evidence:
- North Korea has introverted to prepare themselves and "regroup" for something
- Iran is taking a very diplomatic approach to their weapons program
- North Korea has shut out the rest of the world in order to collect themselves
Citation: all info was found at http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/17/world/17sanger.html?_r=1
I also find it interesting how Iran who from everyone's perspective would be a very hostile country is pursuing a diplomatic solution. But the oh so predictable North Korea or DPRK is continuing to conceal themselves with in their own personal "bubble". But while Iran is solving its problems peacefully or ideally (hopefully), N.K will be collapsing on itself.
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