The Submarine Paradox: Why North Korea's Rhetoric Rings Hollow The recent escalation of tensions between North Korea and the United States has led to familiar accusations of expansionism, hypocrisy, or both.
However, beneath this posturing lies a more nuanced reality that speaks to deeper issues of security, diplomacy, and nuclear deterrence.
North Korea's justification for continuing its nuclear build up hinges on its perception of a widening "nuclear submarine alliance" led by the United States.