Leaders of countries propose threats but does not carry out the threatening actions. The threat is not followed through because the country is scared of retaliation or because they simply do not have the power to successfully implement their plans. Third world countries are typical for making threats that cannot be carried out(). Major threats cannot be carried out because many third world countries lack the proper resources. For example, Iraq threatened the United states in 2013. Iraq was not powerful enough to withstand the firepower of the United States because the Iraqi troops did not adequate weapons or training. Due to the lack of training of the Iraqi troops, the United States easily won the war. Iraq was unable to follow through with
…show more content…
North Korea can affect us by attacking our ally South Korea. Attacking South Korea can give North Korea an advantage because it could possible force the United State to use ground troops. The United States Army is very capable of defeating North Korea, but the climate and terrain could affect the outcome. The United States Army has not trained on various terrains. The climate and terrain of the Korea constantly changes as you travel throughout the peninsula. Mountains cover seventy percent of the Korean Peninsula, with small, arable plains widely scattered far in between the successive mountain ranges (New World Encyclopedia). North Korea have an advantage over the United States army because North Korea 's troops are familiar with the area. The American troops will not only have to adjust to the land they would also have to adjust to the various climate changes. The climate of the Korean Peninsula differs dramatically from north to south (New World Encyclopedia). The southern and eastern sides of the Korean Peninsula are warmer because they are located near the Sea of Japan. The Northern region much colder because of the elevation of the land, and because they are not surrounded by any large bodies of water. This change of temperature would force the American troops travel heavily to stay prepared for any climate change. North Korea is more of a threat on their own
North Korea can affect us by attacking our ally South Korea. Attacking South Korea can give North Korea an advantage because it could possible force the United State to use ground troops. The United States Army is very capable of defeating North Korea, but the climate and terrain could affect the outcome. The United States Army has not trained on various terrains. The climate and terrain of the Korea constantly changes as you travel throughout the peninsula. Mountains cover seventy percent of the Korean Peninsula, with small, arable plains widely scattered far in between the successive mountain ranges (New World Encyclopedia). North Korea have an advantage over the United States army because North Korea 's troops are familiar with the area. The American troops will not only have to adjust to the land they would also have to adjust to the various climate changes. The climate of the Korean Peninsula differs dramatically from north to south (New World Encyclopedia). The southern and eastern sides of the Korean Peninsula are warmer because they are located near the Sea of Japan. The Northern region much colder because of the elevation of the land, and because they are not surrounded by any large bodies of water. This change of temperature would force the American troops travel heavily to stay prepared for any climate change. North Korea is more of a threat on their own