Should the US or an international coalition intervene militarily in North Korea? Daan Rijpkema and Jaap van Kins TTO4 – June 2009

The Scene – What is the conflict about? The Adversaries – Who hates who and who wants what? The Justification – Who is right and who is just evidently evil? The Debate – Who agrees with what side? Discuss! Should the US or an international coalition intervene militarily in North Korea?

North Korean Perspective “Violence is justified to achieve a goal, even if many people or countries suffer from it.” Stalinist Dictatorship: is not heeding international communication and “does what it wants” or is eager to engage all opposition “North Korea is a threat” Initially seen as a Terrorist threat by US president Later revoked, but suspisions remained New controversy over the nuclear experiments recently. Increasing alertness and willing to confront North Korea if necessary. United States Perspective

Our opinion which side is justified to use violence:

Should the US or an international coalition intervene militarily in North Korea?

Daan Rijpkema and Jaap van Kins TTO4 – June 2009