North Korea: A ‘Dwarf’ WMD State
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North Korea proved its nuclear capabilities to the entire world on October 9, 2006. Along with nuclear weapons, North Korea has also acquired other types of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The North Korean acquisition of WMDs stems not from an indifference to deterrence, but rather a keenly developed understanding of the uses of deterrence. In the years to come, North Korea is going to use these weapons as bargaining tools with increasing vigor because of their success (albeit limited) in the nuclear arena. This article argues that North Korea may overcome the limitations of its nuclear capabilities by investing more in other forms of WMDs, mainly chemical and biological weapons and there is a need to take a fresh look at these threats.
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North Korea proved its nuclear capabilities to the entire world on October 9, 2006. Along with nuclear weapons, North Korea has also acquired other types of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The North Korean acquisition of WMDs stems not from an indifference to deterrence, but rather a keenly developed understanding of the uses of deterrence. In the years to come, North Korea is going to use these weapons as bargaining tools with increasing vigor because of their success (albeit limited) in the nuclear arena. This article argues that North Korea may overcome the limitations of its nuclear capabilities by investing more in other forms of WMDs, mainly chemical and biological weapons and there is a need to take a fresh look at these threats.