The Times—London (May 27)The Times—London (May 27)
North Korea has the makings of a global disaster. North Korea is worse than “hardline Stalinist despotism marked by a bizarre cult of personality.” Much worse. It is the most extreme form of totalitarianism imaginable. It’s even ruled by a dead man: Kim Il Sung remains head of state. There are absolutely no assurances that the North’s leaders are “rational” or “averse to committing suicide.” This places the whole world at risk. China’s leaders need to join other countries in a complete economic blockade of the North.
North Korea has the makings of a global disaster. North Korea is worse than “hardline Stalinist despotism marked by a bizarre cult of personality.” Much worse. It is the most extreme form of totalitarianism imaginable. It’s even ruled by a dead man: Kim Il Sung remains head of state. There are absolutely no assurances that the North’s leaders are “rational” or “averse to committing suicide.” This places the whole world at risk. China’s leaders need to join other countries in a complete economic blockade of the North.
Tags: China, Disaster, Kim Il Sung, North Korea, Risk
