US Approves South Korea Nukes: Who Knew Escalation Was So Simple?
Bloomberg's headline frames North Korea's opposition to South Korea's nuclear-powered submarines as an isolated, almost paranoid, reaction. What they won't tell you is that the US has a long, documented history of fostering nuclear proliferation in its strategic allies, only to then express 'concern' when adversaries respond. One might recall the initial 'peaceful' nuclear programs in Pakistan or
Israel — nations whose undeclared arsenals now serve as regional flashpoints. This isn't a 'domino effect' Kim Jong Un dreamt up; it's a feature, not a bug, of US foreign policy in certain theaters. The hypocrisy isn't lost on anyone paying attention. Washington condemns North Korea's nuclear posture while simultaneously green-lighting nuclear capabilities for its allies, ensuring a perpetual arms
race that benefits only—you guessed it—the US defense industry. It appears 'nuclear non-proliferation' is a directive reserved exclusively for nations not within Uncle Sam's orbit. How many global arms races does it take before we question the 'peacemakers'?