If it were to sign right now the United States would comply with the Ottawa agreement before both China and Russia. This would be a big set in international leadership from the U.S about anti-personnel weapons. This level of leadership would also allow the United Sates show full commitment to its goals of removing landmines from areas around the globe. It would also allow the United States to be looked on favorably by several humanitarian groups who don’t believe landmine policy goes far enough. The banning of landmines is a goal widely supported in the western world, and by many people in the government itself. A majority of people also favor banning landmines. The largest problem facing a removal of the use of landmines from the Korean Peninsula is the possible North Korean invasion of South Korea. Opponents of a full ban say that minefields are crucial in the defense of South Korea especially Seoul, but those for a ban say that those are technically South Korean landmines. This issue is complex requiring appeasing an international audience, but also staying committed to protecting an
If it were to sign right now the United States would comply with the Ottawa agreement before both China and Russia. This would be a big set in international leadership from the U.S about anti-personnel weapons. This level of leadership would also allow the United Sates show full commitment to its goals of removing landmines from areas around the globe. It would also allow the United States to be looked on favorably by several humanitarian groups who don’t believe landmine policy goes far enough. The banning of landmines is a goal widely supported in the western world, and by many people in the government itself. A majority of people also favor banning landmines. The largest problem facing a removal of the use of landmines from the Korean Peninsula is the possible North Korean invasion of South Korea. Opponents of a full ban say that minefields are crucial in the defense of South Korea especially Seoul, but those for a ban say that those are technically South Korean landmines. This issue is complex requiring appeasing an international audience, but also staying committed to protecting an