It is evident that new global conditions have emerged, and history has shown that some of these developments have led to positive outcomes while others have been detrimental. The existence of conflicts in international politics has never been beneficial for the world. It is undeniable that these disputes have, in the past, resulted in world wars and caused immense suffering to people. Currently, there are numerous ongoing wars worldwide, and the people of the world are the ones who bear the brunt of these situations, created solely for the purposes of rivalry. This is due to the fact that any conflict that emerges in any part of the planet can have a global impact.
Will Asia be restless?
There are concerns that Asia may become a tense region. Recent events, such as the conflict in Ukraine and the invasion of Gaza, have drawn global attention. Some people are worried that the next conflict may occur in Asia. The power struggle between North and South Korea is a current topic of discussion globally. The situation in these countries is like a dormant volcano, waiting to erupt. Fortunately, such a situation has not yet occurred.
North Korea is one of the few remaining countries with a communist government and nuclear capabilities. They have also developed missile technology beyond their borders. Recently, North Korea conducted a massive intercontinental ballistic missile test, proving their ability to protect their country.
Ability to strike anywhere in America
It has been recently disclosed that North Korea possesses missile technology that can effectively attack targets beyond 15,000 km. This capability is what North Korea constantly emphasizes to show that it is not afraid of America. Military analysts have also discovered that North Korea has the ability to launch a nuclear attack on any US target.
The situation is insecure for Japan and America. It is not a secret that Japan and the United States of America are in an insecure situation due to North Korea’s continuous missile tests, as stated by Japanese Deputy Defense Minister Shingo Miyaki. The intercontinental missile tested by North Korea traveled about 6,000 km in the sky and landed in the sea off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan. The missile took 1 hour and 13 minutes from launch to explosion.
No one has yet been able to control North Korea’s activities, as it is considered a state that strongly challenges the West led by America. North Korea conducts military exercises in response to every military exercise carried out by America.
Together… Where is the stop?
It appears that America is constantly pressuring South Korea to participate in its military exercises. Moreover, there are accusations that the US is exploiting the North-South divide in Korea for its own benefit. North Korea has expressed its concern over the arrival of several warships, like the US Navy’s warship Carl Wilson, in South Korea and the conduct of war exercises based on that. South Korea is also working to increase the number of joint military exercises with the United States of America, especially in view of the North Korean missile tests. All these conditions suggest a merging of interests.
Currently, there is a collective effort to control North Korean activity, with America, Japan, South Korea, and other friendly groups standing up against North Korea. However, this situation may lead to a future geopolitical power struggle, which could potentially result in a massive military conflict that might surpass even Gaza and Ukraine. To avoid such a scenario, countries with a neutral opinion should work together to control the rift between the two parties and transform it into a friendship. However, it is uncertain to what extent this will become a reality. In this situation, time will be the arbiter of everything.
