Geographical News - Feb 14th 2013

• North Korea has carried out it's 3rd biggest nuclear test last week despite warnings from the United Nations. Even it's main ally China criticised the test. 
• This highlights one of the global world issues: A nuclear bomb threat to the world. When one country such as North Korea possesses highly destructive, massive and large-scaled weapons such as a nuclear bomb, the rest of the world may suffer consequences if it is ever used. 
• Nuclear weapons also damage the healths of people and have long term harmful effects. 
• It also destabilises the world's agreement for peace. It is a challenge for the whole international community and a huge threat to Asian countries. North Korea has defied the UN sanctions imposed on it's testing of nuclear weapons. If this continues, the nation faces increased isolation from even it's closest neighbour China. 
• What will happen if it is indeed isolated ? Will it continue un-monitored testing of nuclear weapons, which it may use unexpectedly ? 
• What will China, it's main trade ally, do ? All eyes are on China.