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NORTH KOREA: NEW NUKES AND NEW 26-YEAR-OLD DICTATOR? (Maj. General Jerry Curry resides in Eastern Time.)
North Korea's nuclear bluster is revealing itself as the birth pangs of dictatorship transition.
Kim Jong Il has officially named his 26 year old son, Kim Jong-un as his successor. But, according to the Washington Post, Kim Jr is a youth with a reputation as a heavy drinker.
So the finger on North Korea's volatile nuclear arsenal now shifts from an erratic dictator who is partially recovered from a stroke, to someone who is half the age of President Obama, and likely to emulate his father's belligerent ways—and currently being briefed on North Korean nuclear missiles that reportedly can reach Alaska today and soon, California.
Major General Jerry Curry is your expert to discuss the powder keg in North Korea.
He enlisted in the US Army 1951 at age 17, when the US was fighting, what foolishly is called the "Forgotten War." What many people have forgotten is that it was a DEMOCRAT President who called on the United Nations to deploy armies to thwart North Korea's invasion of South Korea at a time when the world was already war weary from World War 2.
General Curry's career ascended from Korea through Viet Nam to Special Assistant to then-Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, whose final book, "The Next War" predicted a scenario in which North Korea would resume aggression against South Korea, providing a diversion which would invite China to move against US ally, Taiwan.
As a Presidential candidate in 2008, General Curry opposed General Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama, questioning his capacity to lead as Commander-in-Chief.
We know that "The Truman Doctrine" and "The Bush Doctrine" claimed a simple truth: That the US would commit its military force to combat any armed aggression against the US and its international interests.
"The Obama Doctrine" appears to be: "Let's Talk it Over."
We should tremble. And we must not forget that North Korea is a charter member of the "Axis of Evil.”
A week ago, North Korea said it would no longer recognize the armistice which halted combat in the Korean War. Effectively, North Korea declared itself at war again with South Korea, not only by its six missile launches, but also by its nuclear test in violation of its obligations under the six nation talks.
What does this all mean to US? And what might we expect to see come of the new transition of power? Interview General Curry to hear what he has to say.
ABOUT MAJOR GENERAL JERRY CURRY…
Major Gen. Jerry R. Curry (US Army Ret.) Ph.D. is a decorated combat veteran, Army Aviator, Paratrooper and Ranger who has served his country both in the military and as a Presidential appointee in three administrations. He served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Carter Administration, as Press Secretary to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger in the Reagan Administration, and as Administrator of NHTSA for President George H. W. Bush.
A munitions expert, General Curry was the top ranking officer overseeing all equipment at the Military Proving Ground at Aberdeen, Maryland.
But Jerry Curry was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Far from it, Jerry was a steel mill worker from the small town of Liberty, Pennsylvania who enlisted in the Army as a young private and rose to the rank of major general, a feat almost unheard of.
His recent book, From Private to General – An African American Soldier Rises Through the Ranks (Believe Books, 2007), is a gritty true-life story of an African American soldier determined to succeed in a white-dominated military culture, facing the barriers of racism and elitism without compromising his values or becoming a victim. He rose through the ranks by distinguishing himself in intense challenges of combat and in military command assignments and by surviving the political infighting that is endemic in the military.
Curry shares fresh insights on America’s role in Vietnam, achieving racial harmony, challenges in the military, leadership principles and America’s role in the world today. His insights into politics and military strategy are particularly relevant to the current situation in Iraq and the lessons in leadership that he presents are of timeless benefit. His descriptions of combat in Vietnam are particularly fascinating.
Gen. Curry on CNN:
http://www.special-guests.com/guests/data/video/Curry Jerry CNN inteview 07-25-08.mov
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Military issues
National Security
Terrorism – the very real threat to America
The role of America in the world today
Role of America in Vietnam and parallels between Vietnam and Iraq
Racism in politics and the military
Leadership in the military and political arenas
SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR MILITARY/POLITICAL EXPERT MAJ. GENERAL JERRY CURRY:
1) How serious is the nuclear threat from Iran, North Korea & Pakistan to America?
2) What do we know about the new 26-year-old No. Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un?
3) Is it true the North Korean nuclear missiles can reach Alaska, and soon Calif.?
4) Since we haven’t had a serious terror attack on American soil since 2001, just how serious is the terrorist threat to American today? (General Curry has experienced terrorism first hand as a target for assassination during his distinguished military career.)
5) What should we expect from our leadership on Capitol Hill and the White House in protecting America from terrorism?
6) How ready are we to deal with a massive terror attack?
7) How much like Vietnam is the current Afghanistan/Pakistan conflict? Will America ever be able to ‘win’ this current quagmire?
8) What is the role of politicians and what is the role of the military leadership in bringing the Iraq, Afghanistan and Korean wars to a conclusion?
9) What looming threats do we face as a nation?
10) Tell us a little bit about your book, “From Private to General”?
11) How may our listeners get a copy of your book?
12) Is there anything else I missed that you would like to address?
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