If a North Korean nuclear attack happened

[Dill]

(08-12-2017, 11:19 AM)Matt_Crimson Wrote: But that's impossible. China would never let North Korea collapse because that's exactly what the US wants. Diplomacy will not work under the Kim regime.

The suggestion was not to let NK collapse. Rather, I was pointing out how NK is dependent upon others for resources. The control of the economy lies outside NK, if the right actors want to act. 

No one "wants" NK to collapse. Especially NK.

Therefore, in response to sanctions, it will likely roll back it's nuclear weapons program. That is why diplomacy will work--if it is tried.

China, as you say, does not want NK to collapse. But the likelihood of that happening is very great if there is conflict with the US. Therefore, to prevent that collapse, China will impose measured sanctions with the rest of the world.


The problem is this may require more finesse than our current leadership can provide.  Clear and consistent messaging from all sanctioning parties is required. Why would you agree to sanctions today if there seem a chance the US will act unilaterally tomorrow to work against diplomacy?