Should Australia conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
In 2016 the North Korean government reported that it had conducted a ground test of a new rocket engine intended to power the first stage of an intercontinental ballistic missile. The Turnbull government condemned the test a threat to "peace and security … in our region and beyond." Opponents of airstrikes argue that the tests are false flags and that the Chinese will prevent the North Korean government from carrying out airstrikes. Proponents of airstrikes argue that North Korea must be stopped before it has the chance to launch a nuclear missile outside into another continent.
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@4ZQVQGHLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
No one needs nuclear missiles anymore than Americans need semi auto guns in their houses. No point taking it off just one. The USA is just as crazy.
@4WRHNBW4yrs4Y
@9KM7C7ZOne Nation11mos11MO
No, we do not want to anger them. We can only hope someone on their side can convince them that it's not necessary.
@9HCXTZW1yr1Y
Maybe, but we should use every diplomatic option first, and let China address the issue, but only use military strikes if North Korea presents an immediate threat to us.
@9F9VNPV1yr1Y
Only if all other diplomatic options are exhausted, it should be done in conjuction with an international effort to destroy the North Korean dictatorship and reunify the peninsula.
@92WKVQK3yrs3Y
Only if it’s in self defence due to North Korea threat
@92TQZ7LIndependent3yrs3Y
No, we should develop a significant deterrence arsenal. Only allowing retaliation strikes.
@92TPD3C3yrs3Y
We do not have the military capability to strike against the DPRK without nuclear retaliation and support against us by the PRC.
In a non-nuclear war method of North Korea is going to attack Australia or its Allies the we should not be to involved.
@92PZDQ83yrs3Y
take out weapons that can do damage but that's it
@92DKHTJLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
No, we must use every diplomatic option first, No, North Korea is not an immediate threat to our country & No, and I am not convinced that North Korea has or is capable of developing a long-range nuclear missile.
if we do this then north korea are more likely to attack australia
No, we should be aiming at increasing and developing friendly relations with North Korea in an attempt to lessen sanctions so that they may economically develop.
@8YXN6RH3yrs3Y
No, we must try diplomatic options and if the threat increases than it should be a valid option
We don’t have the weapons to hurt them
@8XX9C7PFamily First3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if it’s deemed to be a threat
No, we should form friendly relations with them as a means to prevent being fired upon
No, we must use diplomacy first but should conflict break out, the Australian Defence Force will deliver military action.
No, we should not risk a war with China.
@8VX7MTFUnited Australia3yrs3Y
No, we should avoid potential war with China.
@8VFPFYK3yrs3Y
No, though it should be conducted the threat of nuclear war and or WW3 is too great to commit these actions
It would be too dangerous to do this, especially to a country with a large military like this
@8V2X6263yrs3Y
No, but only due to the fact it would stage an all out war if they were to have these long range missiles, potentially putting our country in danger of an attack
@8TK8FQQ4yrs4Y
Yes, in the event of a war with North Korea or immediately before
@8T7CDHJIndependent4yrs4Y
only if North Korea is no backed buy China
@8RJV8JH4yrs4Y
I don’t want to be blown up when the ones that we’ve missed come crashing down
Only if they are a direct real threat to our nation
Yes, but in an international alliance as this issue is an international issue.
@8PZCTPZIndependent4yrs4Y
No, we should support North Korea.
@8FL8DQF4yrs4Y
No, not at the risk of starting a nuclear war
@8DML7QD4yrs4Y
Not without the USA and the coalition nations behind us.
@8D2H6GM4yrs4Y
If you strike first, that’s a lot of civilian blood on your hands.
@9CFH534One Nation2yrs2Y
No, we should invest in counter-measures, bomb shelters and have national campaigns that teach natural and man-made disaster training in schools, workplaces and through public communication, the same way we do for bushfires and floods.
@9B5G37C2yrs2Y
no, this will just provoke war
Yes, but I’m not convinced North Korea is an active threat to Australia or it’s interests
@98YDX2R2yrs2Y
As I am born in South Korea, and always look for the best in people, I would believe in personally going over there to discuss and LISTEN to what their leader believes, and why, talk reasonably, and offer a proposal that will help protect their country, beliefs & values, whilst protecting the other countries around the world.
@984C83N2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if a world leader instigates the conflict against North Korea
No, this will cause a retaliation and cause a crisis
@97TH8BH2yrs2Y
This question borders on the absurd. Australia should not get in any preemptive military action against any country.
@97MWZBZ2yrs2Y
like they're going to care they will just hide them.
@8ZQSH853yrs3Y
More military strikes against an already poor, developing nation does nothing. We should respect the sovereignty of the DPRK.
No. Australia should not be striking on its own but should be part of an allied effort if necessary .
@8RCWRXW4yrs4Y
No, they will most likely want to use it against us if we did something.
@98LDNWJ2yrs2Y
No, stay out of it let big brother America handle it
@966YWRS2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it becomes a near-certain threat that North Korea is planning to attack Australia or its allies
@93R4MN23yrs3Y
Australia does not have the capability for this.
@93423QJ3yrs3Y
Australia should defend itself from any threats to security, sovereignty and interests.
No, this would result in a war with North Korea
@8QGJQ844yrs4Y
No, we do not have capability to sustain any aggressive action that could lead to a war in our region.
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