Whenever I think of North Korea, I imagine the Korean War reigniting through the launch of ballistic missiles across Asia. I do not know the inner workings of the North Korean government or its society. North Korea is one of the most closed countries in the world. Much of what outsiders understand comes from defectors, satellite images, government statements, intelligence reports, trade data, and international research. Because information is limited, it is important to be ca

Resources are anything people and governments need in order to survive, grow, and maintain power. This includes oil, food, water, minerals, land, trade routes, and semiconductors. Each resource serves a different purpose, but they all affect how societies function. Without resources, governments weaken, economies suffer, and populations become harder to protect. Resources become especially important during war. Armed conflict consumes enormous amounts of fuel, food, weapons,