North Korea perceives a sense of unease towards the "Golden Dome" entities.
USA's Proposed "Golden Dome" Missile Shield Sparks Global Concern:
The proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system by President Trump has sparked global concern, particularly from Russia, China, and North Korea. These nations perceive the shield as a threat to nuclear deterrence and a step towards the militarization of space.
According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korea's Foreign Ministry has labeled the "Golden Dome" as a "threatening initiative" that aims to jeopardize the strategic security of nuclear-armed states. Pyongyang accuses the U.S. of being intent on militarizing space with this new defense system.
Russia has also voiced concern, arguing that the shield could disrupt the global strategic balance. China has urged Trump to abandon the project, expressing fears of a potential arms race in space.
The "Golden Dome" is an ambitious missile defense initiative designed to protect the U.S. homeland from various aerial and missile threats, including ballistic missiles, hypersonic glide vehicles, advanced cruise missiles, drones, and even nuclear-capable threats. The system aims to intercept these threats during all phases of a missile's flight.
The system comprises a complex integration of existing missile defenses, enhanced with new capabilities. It will feature a constellation of hundreds of satellites for detecting and tracking missile launches, along with space-based interceptors capable of defending against these threats during the boost phase. The "Golden Dome" promises near-total coverage of the U.S. homeland.
The concern among Russia, China, and North Korea arises from the potential undermining of nuclear deterrence, the militarization of space, and a possible strategic imbalance. The shield's ability to intercept missiles before they reach U.S. soil could compromise the ability of adversaries to retaliate effectively in a nuclear exchange. Additionally, the deployment of weaponized satellites and orbital lasers could lead to an arms race in space, escalating conflict beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Experts believe that North Korea, isolated internationally, possesses nuclear weapons. The country, under the communist rule, is subject to numerous United Nations sanctions due to its weapons programs. Despite the sanctions, North Korea continues its nuclear and missile programs, with the support of China and Russia, and repeatedly violates UN Security Council resolutions with missile tests.
Source: ntv.de, mau/AFP
- North Korea
- China
- Russia
- Nuclear Weapons
- Space
- Donald Trump
The community policy regarding the proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system, initiated by President Trump, should address global concerns from nations like North Korea, China, and Russia, who perceive it as a threat to their strategic security and a potential step towards the militarization of space.
The economic and monetary union, in this context, may face challenges if the deployment of weaponized satellites and orbital lasers leads to an arms race in space, potentially disrupting global economic and monetary union relations.
