A war with North Korea could be relatively cheaper than wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Autocracy is the natural enemy of peace. Iran, North Korea and Pakistan exchange nuclear technology with other nations, and are they backed by a major nuclear power? All democracies should support Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional change to achieve greater freedom and democracy. This would lead the 1.4 billion people of China to call for democratization and pressure North Korea, Iran and other nations to do the same. Taiwan should serve as a lighthouse for democracy, lighting the path to peaceful development in Asia. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.