Efectes econòmics de la bomba nuclear

Aquí teniu tres paràgrafs (no consecutius) del recent article de The Wall Street Journal que relata el boom econòmic que viu Corea del Nord:

North Korea is the world’s most unlikely growth story. Its economy is flourishing in ways not seen in years, aided by arms sales and troop deployments to Russia, supplies and financing from China, and the ability to flout international sanctions to import more energy, components and materials. Chinese leader Xi Jinping traveled to North Korea this week for his first foreign trip of the year.

South Korean think tank reports, with titles like “Sanctions Don’t Show in Satellite Imagery,” point to evidence that North Korea’s claimed economic progress isn’t mere propaganda. Vessel activity has surged at North Korea’s oil-storage facilities, which are being expanded. Many parking lots are more packed. North Korea now shines roughly three times as bright at night as it did five years ago, according to another report.

Kim’s nuclear program thus far has proven to be a deterrent against military attacks or attempts to forcibly unseat him from power, enabling him to shift his focus to the economy. The economic progress dims hope for a nuclear deal with the U.S., since Washington has often dangled sanctions relief or economic incentives to get Pyongyang to freeze, halt or relinquish its nuclear program.

Un cop tens la bomba, l'Imperi deixa de podrir el país amb intents constants de canvis de règim i demés atacs a la sobirania i tota l'energia es pot enfocar cap al desenvolupament. És trist perquè això solidifica un sistema de control social terrible, el de Corea del Nord, però és un missatge clar per al món: si l'Iran hagués tingut la bomba, no li hauria passat res del que li ha passat recentment. Qui diu l'Iran, diu qualsevol altre país que no segueixi el camí marcat des de Washington.