The use of North Korean troops will add a significant political dimension to the conflict, even if the military value is limited.
- Sasakawa Associate Professor of International Relations and Japanese Foreign Policy, University of East Anglia
More gunboats and weapons in the Asia-Pacific region will not enhance regional or global security.
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