"One day, no doubt the North Korean regime will pass into history. But until then, the South Koreans must finally disenthrall themselves from the illusion that other countries will ensure their day-to-day security from attack -- it will not be done by the United States, let alone the United Nations, and certainly not by China." Edward Luttwak
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Luttwak seems to believe that South Korea should not rely on other countries in ensuring its security from invasion and aggression by North Korea. As he points out, a false reliance on good will in international relations as a shield against aggression is merely naive and foolish. I agree.
I would take this message a step farther. So long as China stays out of any intra-Korean trouble the South Koreans should be able to take care of themselves. North Korea may collapse messily? Good, the sooner the better.
If deterrence fails, let South Korea deal with its own fate. To make that a viable policy, the US should withdraw its remaining forces from the Korean Peninsula.
Happy New Year. pl
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2010/12/21/the_guns_of_december
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