Beauty can destroy others, why is it helpless against the DPRK
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Since World War II, the United States has played an important role in the global economy, military, diplomacy, and culture. However, the global influence of the United States has also raised some questions and controversies.
Over the past few decades, the United States has experienced many important diplomatic events, one of the most notable of which was the overthrow of Serbia's former Slobodan Milosevic and Iraq's former Saddam Hussein.
The United States has great military power and political influence, which is reflected in the events of Milosevic and Saddam. However, although the United States has repeatedly resorted to military, economic, and diplomatic means to the DPRK issue, it has never been able to find an effective solution.
U.S. foreign policy is global and complex, and it has adopted different tactics in different historical periods and under different leaderships. Sometimes these strategies succeed, sometimes they fail.
The most striking examples are the successful overthrow of Serbian ex-Slobodan Milosevic by the United States in the 90s and the successful overthrow of Iraqi ex-Saddam Hussein in 2003.
In both cases, the United States used the usual two "kill cards": the first is military superiority, which has one of the most powerful military forces in the world and the most advanced military technology.
Saddam Hussein attempted to invade Iraq and Serbia, and the United States, with its great military might, succeeded in thwarting the enemy's military aggression and dismantling its military and political structures.
In addition, the United States, using the military power of its NATO allies, has amassed a large army to launch a large-scale military operation in the Kosovo region. The U.S. Air Force has destroyed the Serbian army's defenses and military installations with the help of cutting-edge technologies such as air strikes, cruise missiles, and drones.
The U.S. Army and allied forces employed tactics of attacking and destroying the enemy on the ground, which eventually forced Milosevic to relinquish control of the Kosovo region. In particular, in the process of defeating Saddam, the United States led the military operation of the multinational coalition, carried out fierce air strikes and ground offensives, and effectively destroyed Iraq's military defense system and institutions.
The U.S. Air Force used advanced ** systems and huge bombing power to destroy Iraq's military infrastructure and the military command system of the leadership.
The U.S. Army and allied forces employ advanced tactics and techniques to quickly attack on the ground and successfully occupy Iraq. However, military power is not a panacea, especially when facing a powerful adversary that requires a combination of strategies rather than relying solely on military might.
More importantly, economic sanctions are a powerful "killing card". In the handling of international relations by the United States, economic sanctions are a common political tactic and a highly powerful repressive measure.
At the time of the attack on Serbia, the United States and the European Union imposed economic sanctions for up to 10 years, including a ban on ** and oil exports to Serbia, freezing its ** assets abroad, reducing**, restricting travel, etc.
The sanctions have put Serbia in economic trouble, and the US sanctions against Iraq have discredited Saddam Hussein. The United States used a variety of means, including diplomatic pressure and internal controls, to achieve the goal of the invasion.
These countries are already underdeveloped, and the interference of the United States will only make their situation more volatile. Once such a country is in turmoil, the United States has the opportunity to step in and change the regime.
Although the DPRK's economic level is growing slowly, it is by no means a weak country. According to the World Bank, North Korea's GDP was about $20 billion in 2000 and remained around $22.1 billion in 2020, albeit with slow growth, demonstrating the country's economic resilience.
At the same time, North Korea's per capita income is relatively low. According to the United Nations Development Programme, in 2019, North Korea's GDP per capita was $1,721, a figure that shows the country's resilience despite being ranked low in the world.
Therefore, although the economic level of the DPRK is growing slowly, it still has great potential and strength.
The reasons behind the backwardness of the DPRK economy are obvious, and they are inseparable from its difficult environment. North Korea's imports and exports have long been subject to international sanctions.
According to Statistics Korea, in 2019, North Korea's exports amounted to 3$8.8 billion, while imports amounted to $34.4$600 million, ** with a significant deficit.
At the same time, the lack of labor resources and employment opportunities in North Korea also hinder economic development. According to the World Bank, North Korea's labor force participation rate was about 76% in 2019, yet in reality, most people work in inefficient, low-paid jobs.
These economic conditions have led to the DPRK's poor infrastructure and lack of modern facilities. The report pointed out that North Korea's electricity** is unstable, and there are frequent power outages in many areas.
In addition, the transportation system is underdeveloped, and the infrastructure such as railways and highways is outdated and aging. Although North Korea** has been committed to promoting economic development, its economic development has lagged behind due to international sanctions, internal management problems, and lack of external investment.
Although the United States' measures in terms of economic sanctions can be called a "killer weapon", why has it not achieved obvious results in North Korea, an economically backward country? This brings us to the stability of the DPRK's domestic politics.
Since its founding in 1948, North Korea has maintained political stability under the leadership of three generations of leaders. Since taking office in 2011, the current supreme leader, Kim Jong-un, has been consolidating his leadership and carrying out reforms in a variety of fields, including politics, military and economics.
In North Korea, political power is highly concentrated in the hands of the supreme leader, and the political institutions of the DPRK include the Labor Committee, the Supreme People's Assembly, the National Defense Commission, etc., but in fact, the decision-making power of these institutions is in the hands of the supreme leader.
In addition, North Korea** has been practicing closed social control, strengthening the control of people's thoughts and behaviors through propaganda and education.
Despite the fact that strict controls on the internet and restrictions on people's freedom of speech and access to information, North Korea has a relatively high level of social stability. According to statistics, the crime rate in North Korea is extremely low, and political unrest and social instability are rare.
In order to strengthen its military strength, the DPRK has intensified its propaganda and education on Songun politics, emphasizing the role and leadership of the army in various fields. Songun politics is an important pillar of the DPRK's political system and has a profound impact on the political, economic and social development of the DPRK.
Songun politics was put forward in the early 60s of the 20th century under the leadership of Kim Il Sung, who emphasized that the army is the core strength of the country and the key to protecting the country's independence and security.
Over time, the contours of Songun politics gradually emerged. Under Kim Jong Il's leadership, North Korea** has elevated the status of the military to new heights, viewing it as the core strength of the country.
Kim Jong Il advocated implementation"Military priority"The national strategy is to bring economic and social development into the framework of military construction and actively promote the development of the military industry and military scientific research.
During the Kim Jong-un era, the position of Songun politics became more prominent. He put forward the strategy of "simultaneous development" and regarded the economy and nuclear as the focus of national development, which further strengthened the position of the armed forces in national politics.
Against such a backdrop of Songun politics, coupled with the deterioration of the external environment, North Korea has the possibility of nuclear power. In 2003, North Korea announced its withdrawal from the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Tests and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and publicly declared that it possessed nuclear weapons.
North Korea conducted its first nuclear test in 2006, and the United States has since entered an era of nightmares. Over the course of 11 years, North Korea has conducted six nuclear tests, the sixth of which was the most powerful.
The North Korean nuclear issue has made it a thorny issue, and the United States is deeply concerned about it, but it has no choice but to make some statements in the UN Security Council to try to deal with North Korea with other countries.
The United States today is different from that in the past, and its military strength has undergone some changes and adjustments, and its overall strength is far inferior to what it used to be. The growth rate of military spending in the United States slowed down after 2000, and although spending on military spending continued to grow after a number of large-scale wars, the growth rate slowed significantly.
Due to the increasing financial pressure on the United States, the investment in military spending has been decreasing year by year. At the same time, the U.S. team lacks a clear strategic direction and has not shown significant changes in strategy in recent years.
For example, the United States did not achieve decisive victories in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and some military operations could increase the political and economic burden. In addition, the equipment of the United States is seriously aging, with an average service life of more than 20 years, and the maintenance and renewal of core equipment is costly.
At the same time, the United States lags slightly behind some emerging countries in terms of military equipment. In terms of external support, the U.S. ** team has been fighting year after year and is in a difficult situation. Today, the challenges facing the United States are more complex than ever, such as Islamic radicalism, Russian military expansion, and China's economic development.
Over the past few years, U.S. support among traditional allies such as Europe, Canada, and Australia has gradually declined. The international policy of the United States has aroused criticism and doubts among some allies.
For example, the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris climate agreement and the Iran nuclear deal is considered by European countries to be treacherous. In addition, U.S. behavior at the United Nations and the World Health Organization has also sparked controversy, such as reducing financial support for the United Nations and divesting the World Health Organization.
The "America First" policy that the United States has always adhered to is perceived by its allies as a selfish approach that brings uncertainty. Although Biden's "American return" policy has saved the situation to a certain extent, the effect is not obvious.
Biden has repeatedly expressed his frustration and frustration with his allies in public, saying: "We've been trying to bring European allies together, but it's not easy.
I feel helpless because we need Europe's cooperation to address global challenges. ”
The decline in U.S. support among Western allies is not unrelated to U.S. "America First" policies and practices. No matter how big the political and military problems facing the United States are now, the Korean War made the United States helpless.
In this war, the Chinese volunteers and the North Korean army jointly resisted the attack of the United States and the "United **", and the United States did not benefit from it, but paid a huge price.
Although the United States has invested a lot of military force, the effect of its strikes is not ideal.
In the early days of the Korean War, the U.S. military established superiority by virtue of victories in a number of battles. However, because they ignored the strength of the Chinese People's Volunteers, they were forced to launch a passive defense in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula and could only endure the attack.
In this period, the wrong strategy was the biggest mistake made by the Americans. In terms of military deployment, the US military failed to fully grasp the strength of the Chinese People's Volunteers, so it lost its advantage in the offensive in the early days of the Korean War.
In terms of tactics, the US military's operational command was inadequate, and the inadequacy of troop equipment and equipment also seriously affected their operations. MacArthur, the main U.S. commander in the Korean War, spoke highly of the Chinese People's Volunteers: "The Chinese People's Volunteers are the biggest challenge we have ever faced, they are highly motivated, brave in battle, and flexible in tactics. ”
After the end of the war, a demilitarized zone was established between the north and south of the Korean Peninsula, and the armistice line became the dividing line between the two **.
After the war, the United States encountered more problems and challenges in terms of political and economic pressure, which made the United States dare not take easy action against North Korea for a period of time. The "America First" policy of the United States has not brought much benefit to the international community, but has allowed its allies to see the true face of the United States.
Obviously, the United States lacks a long-term vision and in-depth thinking in dealing with international issues, and is only greedy for short-term interests. Therefore, the complexity of international relations is one of the major challenges facing the world today.
The complexity of international relations is manifested in the mutual influence and interaction of various factors, which makes the resolution of international problems very difficult. As an advocate of multilateralism and multiculturalism, China has always adhered to respecting the choices of the people of all countries, so that China's status in the international community is gradually improving, and more and more countries are willing to carry out friendly cooperation with China.
Therefore, multilateralism and multiculturalism are important principles of international relations, and all countries should uphold multilateralism and multiculturalism, respect cultural and political differences, and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries.
Only in this way can we move international relations in a more stable and sustainable direction, thereby promoting the common prosperity of all mankind.