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To: TigerLikesRooster; AmericanInTokyo

Interesting read about the nuclear command and control of North Korea in the wake of Kim Jong-Il’s death. Lots of informed speculation, but without hard intel - that’s about as good as it gets. Scary thought.

Who Has North Korea’s Nuclear “Football”? Few Have Answer

Dec. 20, 2011

By Elaine M. Grossman
Global Security Newswire

WASHINGTON — On the heels of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il’s death, outside experts seem more uncertain than ever about who retains control over the hermit nation’s nuclear weapons or authority for their potential use (see GSN, Dec. 19).

http://www.nti.org/gsn/article/who-has-north-koreas-nuclear-football-few-have-answer/


743 posted on 12/21/2011 7:48:42 AM PST by jhpigott (North Korea - The land of lousy options)
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To: jhpigott

Good read...thanks.


774 posted on 12/21/2011 11:02:31 PM PST by caww
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